He saves the world and BBC, then Dr Who quits - Britain - Times Online

March 31, 2005

He saves the world and BBC, then Dr Who quits - Britain - Times Online
NO SOONER had the newest Dr Who returned to Earth than he%u2019s off again.

The ninth and latest doctor, Christopher Eccleston, said last night that he will not be making another series, only days after the first episode attracted 10 million viewers.

The Sun Newspaper Online - UK’s biggest selling newspaper

The Sun Newspaper Online - UK’s biggest selling newspaper
Heart-throb David Tennant, who starred in the raunchy drama Casanova, is being lined up to replace Chris, 41, after he stunned BBC bosses by saying he would NOT be signing up to film a second series.

Outpost Gallifrey: New Doctor Who Series News Page

Outpost Gallifrey: New Doctor Who Series News Page
Christopher Eccleston has made the decision not to return to “Doctor Who” for a second series, according to news reports confirmed today by the BBC.

Mirror.co.uk - DOCTOR NO

Mirror.co.uk - DOCTOR NO
Christopher, the ninth Doctor Who, first hinted he might quit earlier this month at the show’s publicity launch. The actor, dating TV actress Siwan Morris, said he found it demanding being away in Cardiff for filming. He said: “I might be the first Doctor to just appear in one series.

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | TV and Radio | Eccleston quits Doctor Who role

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | TV and Radio | Eccleston quits Doctor Who role
Actor Christopher Eccleston has quit as Doctor Who after just one episode of the new series has been screened, the BBC has confirmed.

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