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Wednesday 8 November 2017
Doctor Who's Christopher Eccleston takes unexpected SWIPE at BBC over Jodie Whittaker
CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON took a pop at the BBC on today's Lorraine as he addressed the casting of Jodie Whittaker in the upcoming Doctor Who.
The 53-year-old played the ninth incarnation of the famous science fiction hero and was the actor who helped bring the show back after its 16 year hiatus.
However, when speaking to Lorraine Kelly, he seemed to have a little swipe at bosses when discussing Doctor Who.
When asked what his thoughts were about incoming Jodie, 35, Christopher said: "Hurrah! The BBC have gone as far as they can with skinny white men.
"God knows how much money they make from it. They needed to reinvent it and they could not have chosen someone better."
What's more, he didn't seem keen on the idea of conventions about the show, which are certainly favourites with fans.
"I've never done conventions. But there's a lot of money there - not that I'm saying anything about those who do attend," he said.
Christopher explained: "I've always wanted to earn my money from acting, but who knows what will happen."
The actor is currently starring in BBC's The A Word and plays kind-hearted father Maurice Scott.
However, he has hit out at critics, saying that he feels the programme should be getting more attention for its portrayal of a young autistic boy.
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Star of The A Word welcomes plans for autism school in West Cumbria
A star of the hit TV drama The A Word has thrown his support behind plans to create a specialist school in Cumbria for children with autism.
Actor Christopher Eccleston has warmly welcomed news that plans for the Cumbria Academy for Autism are being developed.
Mr Eccleston was among the cast and crew of the BBC 1 show who were on location in the Lake District in June as the filming for season two came to an end.
The acclaimed drama's new series returns to our screens tonight.
Set in the Lake District, The A Word tells the story of Joe and his family.
Now two years on, this second series explores the continuing challenges Joe and his family face.
Mr Eccleston, who plays Joe's grandfather Maurice Scott in the show, said of the new school plans: "Hopefully it will raise awareness that there are special challenges in raising children with special needs. We're very supportive of news like this."
The former Dr Who actor was speaking as he joined cast and crew on location near Keswick in June as they filmed the finishing touches to the drama's second series.
Bridge End Farm at Thirlmere was transformed into a scene of a summer fete and fictional fell race.
Members of local running clubs were invited to be extras during the production.
Last week Cumbria hosted a special preview screening of the first episode at the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal.
The series also stars Lee Ingleby, Morven Christie, Greg McHugh, Vinette Robinson and Molly Wright.
The new six-parter has been penned once again by BAFTA-winning Peter Bowker.
The first series regularly attracted more than four million viewers.
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Tuesday 7 November 2017
On RadioTimes today: Christopher Eccleston: When it comes to disabilities, ethnic minorities and women on TV, we’re still dinosaurs
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The A Word actor talks about the return of the BBC drama and the need for casting quotas to bring actors from different backgrounds into the industry
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2017-11-07/the-a-word-christopher-eccleston/
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The A Word actor talks about the return of the BBC drama and the need for casting quotas to bring actors from different backgrounds into the industry
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2017-11-07/the-a-word-christopher-eccleston/
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Wednesday 1 November 2017
Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston has this X-rated condition for going on Strictly Come Dancing.
Christopher Eccleston brought us a dancing Doctor in series 1 of the rebooted Doctor Who, but he still wouldn't be our first thought when it comes to potential Strictly Come Dancing contestants.
However, if that day were ever to come, the actor has told Digital Spy he would have one condition for taking to the dance floor.
He was speaking to us about series 2 of The A Word, a BBC drama about a young boy with autism who has a particular fondness for the music of The Undertones and The Buzzcocks.
Self-confessed music 'obsessive' Eccleston revealed his surprise that Strictly bosses used The Buzzcocks' track 'Ever Fallen in Love' for Gemma Atkinson and Aljaz Skorjanec's jive in the Halloween edition of the show.
"Wow!" he said, before joking: "So, Strictly didn't use the Buzzcocks track 'Orgasm Addict' then?!"
That song was banned by the BBC when it was released in 1977.
Eccleston – whose favourite line from the track is: "I'm an orgasm addict, and I'm always at it!" – added: "I'd like to see 'Orgasm Addict' on Strictly Come Dancing. It would bring a whole new meaning to the title Strictly Come Dancing wouldn't it?
"I'll do it if they let me use 'Orgasm Addict'!"
We can't see that happening anytime soon Chris, so maybe don't go out buying those dancing shoes quite yet.
Eccleston's co-star on The A Word, Lee Ingleby, has already told Digital Spy the second series will pick up two years later, with his autistic son Joe aged 7, and it will see the Hughes family facing new challenges.
The A Word series 2 starts on BBC One, Tuesday, November 7 at 9pm.
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Chris quote.
https://www.metro.news/on-this-day-november-1/804202/
Quote of the day
'We're dinosaurs. We're still as prehistoric as the Weinstein scandal has shown us' — Actor Christopher Eccleston (pictured) saying that more people with special needs should be represented on TV.
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