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#1 Banished_From_Rohan

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Posted 31 March 2005 - 08:11 AM

Christopher Ecclestone has quit after one series of Dr Who it was announced this morning. Despite good reviews after one episode of the first series the actor doesn't want to feel typecast and is stepping down from the role. Having commissioned a new series, the search is now on for a new Doctor.
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Posted 31 March 2005 - 08:26 AM

According to the BBC news site producers are talking to David Tennant (currently starring in BBC'sCasanova) about taking over the role.

There is no confirmation whether Chris Eccleston will film the Christmas special.

But at least they have confirmed a second series.

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Posted 31 March 2005 - 10:33 AM

hmmm he didnt last long did he :lol:

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Posted 31 March 2005 - 11:12 AM

Banished_From_Rohan, on Mar 31 2005, 08:11 AM, said:

Despite good reviews after one episode of the first series the actor doesn't want to feel typecast and is stepping down from the role.
Shame he didn't make that decision before agreeing initially   :pyth:

Because of the intial success of the series it does beg the question if he ever looked at the roll beyond getting his career kick started.

Big shame really as I do rate him as an actor................
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Posted 31 March 2005 - 12:42 PM

also tlking 2 bill nighy & richard e grant abt the role
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Posted 31 March 2005 - 01:51 PM

and david tennant

actually i quite hope its david coz i actually quite like him. he's quite funny aswell as an wicked actor
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Posted 31 March 2005 - 05:33 PM

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:lol:

I read the news at the Newsagents and I was shocked.

I think he is making a big mistake.

It is a sad day to learn that he does not want to be in it anymore. It is silly, only 5 days after episode 1 has aired and it recieved good ratings.

He was the reason why I got into Doctor Who because he was funny and made it interesting to watch......I am too upset to talk anymore.........I am pissed off about this....

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Posted 31 March 2005 - 06:43 PM

BluebizzieB, on Mar 31 2005, 05:33 PM, said:

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I read the news at the Newsagents and I was shocked.

I think he is making a big mistake.

It is a sad day to learn that he does not want to be in it anymore. It is silly, only 5 days after episode 1 has aired and it recieved good ratings.

He was the reason why I got into Doctor Who because he was funny and made it interesting to watch......I am too upset to talk anymore.........I am pissed off about this....

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Posted 31 March 2005 - 06:59 PM

I'm gutted but not surprised.  I would be shocked if he had ever had any intention of doing more than one series and I reckon that Russell T Davies and the bbc knew too.  It was probably all thrashed out before he signed on anyway.  David Tennant would be fab but the timing of it gives me the impression this is all publicity to promote Casanova that starts on BBC1 next week, coincidently starring David and written by one Russell T Davies :blink:   On the plus side it'll be fun trying to speculate who the next Doctor will be, I'm putting Michael Sheen in the mix.
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Posted 31 March 2005 - 07:14 PM

all im gonna say is ALAN DAVIES
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Posted 10 April 2005 - 09:10 PM

noki-wan-kenobi, on Mar 31 2005, 12:12 PM, said:

Banished_From_Rohan, on Mar 31 2005, 08:11 AM, said:

Despite good reviews after one episode of the first series the actor doesn't want to feel typecast and is stepping down from the role.
Shame he didn't make that decision before agreeing initially  :P

Because of the intial success of the series it does beg the question if he ever looked at the roll beyond getting his career kick started.

Big shame really as I do rate him as an actor................
I agree with this entirely. I think he knew right from day one he was gunna leave.
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Posted 10 April 2005 - 09:11 PM

tiggerific, on Mar 31 2005, 08:14 PM, said:

all im gonna say is ALAN DAVIES
He was always my choice! :P
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Posted 11 April 2005 - 09:08 PM

After the dizzy heights of Christopher Eccleston in the role I think Alan Davies would be a backward step. I can see him doing a Jonathan Creek re-hash which would be a bit disappointing.

I'm not saying he's a poor actor but the roles he has played to date have all been rather similar.

I'd prefer someone with a bit more presence.
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