Doctor Who star John Barrowman has described his time on the show as its “golden age.” The Arrow actor made his debut as Captain Jack Harkness in the ninth episode of 2005’s run, ‘The Empty Child’, appearing in the final five episodes of the season. He later returned for three episodes in 2007’s season and the … >
Christopher Eccleston has discussed his regrets about only doing one season of Doctor Who. The Leftovers actor played the Ninth Doctor for one year in 2005 and later declined the invitation to return as the Doctor in 2013’s 50th anniversary special. Over the years it has emerged that the making of 2005’s season was fraught … >
Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston has opened up about the troubled production on the sci-fi series’ relaunch a decade ago. Eccleston played the Ninth Doctor for just one year and his departure was announced after the first episode aired in March 2005. He later declined the invitation to return as the Doctor in 2013’s 50th … >
BBC Store is marking the 30th anniversary of Casualty with a look back at some of the long-running medical drama’s A-list guest stars. Famous faces who appeared in Casualty early in their careers include Tom Hiddleston, Daisy Ridley, Kate Winslet, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom and Christopher Eccleston. Featuring 14 classic episodes, the Casualty: Spot The Star collection is available to … >
Karen Gillan recently finished filming her return as Nebula in the second Guardians of the Galaxy movie, out in cinemas next summer, but she’s far from being the only Doctor Who star in the Marvel universe. Here we take a look at the Doctor Who actors who’ve appeared in Marvel adaptations… Christopher Eccleston as Malekith in Thor: The … >
Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston broke down on Good Morning Britain yesterday as he recalled being bullied as a child. The 52-year-old actor made an emotional appearance on the show to campaign against playground bullying. Eccleston confessed that being bullied aged five had “really coloured my life” and told hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid that he was also “ashamed” to have been a … >
BBC One’s hit autism drama The A Word will begin in the US next month. Starring Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who), Lee Ingleby (Our Zoo), Morven Christie (Grantchester), Greg McHugh (Fresh Meat) and Vinette Robinson (Sherlock), the six-part first season launched in the UK in March. Adapted by Occupation writer Peter Bowker from the Israeli series by Prisoners of War creator Keren … >
The writer of The A Word has given the first hints for the next season. It was announced last week that the autism drama will return to BBC One with six new episodes. Writer Peter Bowker commented: “If the first series was about diagnosis and denial then the second series is about the journey that is undertaken when you ‘go public’ about … >
The A Word will return to BBC One for a second season. The BBC announced today that six new 60-minute episodes have been commissioned. Adapted by Occupation writer Peter Bowker from the Israeli series by Prisoners of War creator Keren Margalit, The A Word launched on BBC One in March. Writer Peter Bowker commented: “I am delighted that the … >
The Doctor suddenly finds himself as a contestant on Big Brother, Rose is in a futuristic version of The Weakest Link, and Captain Jack is naked in front of millions of viewers. But something is wrong – people are dying in the name of entertainment, and an old enemy is closing in… Best moments … >