Christopher Eccleston: Danger Mouse means as much to me as Shakespeare.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/christopher-eccleston-danger-mouse-means-as-much-to-me-as-shakespeare-871947.html

Christopher Eccleston says he is chuffed to land a voice role in Danger Mouse – and that it means as much to him as Macbeth.

The star, 54, voices the role of the dastardly J Woolington Sham in an episode of the CBBC show on Monday.

"I'm playing Macbeth at the RSC at the moment. Danger Mouse is just as important to me – and I'm not kidding!" the former Doctor Who star said.

Christopher Eccleston's character in Danger Mouse (CBBC)

Eccleston said he was a fan of the children's cartoon even as a young adult.

"I first started watching it when I was about 19 – what was a young man doing watching Danger Mouse?!

"I don't think I'd ever heard northern accents in an animation before and that meant a huge amount to me," he said.

The cast also includes fellow special guest Richard Ayoade as The Snowman along with regulars Alexander Armstrong (Danger Mouse), Kevin Eldon (Penfold) and Stephen Fry (Colonel K).

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- In Conversation with Christopher Eccleston - Norwich.

https://opennorwich.org.uk/whats-on/gigs-events/in-conversation-with-christopher-eccleston/


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Dr Who visits Hull to meet City of Culture volunteers - for a truly brilliant reason.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/dr-who-visits-hull-meet-1996745

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S&S UK snaps up Eccleston's memoir

https://www.thebookseller.com/news/ss-uk-snaps-ecclestons-memoir-about-his-fathers-dementia-struggle-859391#

Simon & Schuster UK is to publish actor Christopher Eccleston's memoir charting his own acting career plus the impact on him and his family of his late father's struggle with dementia.

Iain MacGregor, publishing director of non-fiction at S&S UK, acquired world rights, including audio, for I Love the Bones of You from Paul Stevens at Independent Talent, to be published in September 2019.

Drawing on his memories, the former "Doctor Who" actor will describe a vivid life growing up in a Salford, working-class household in the 1970s with his siblings and mother as well as "the totemic figure of his hardworking, serious-minded and socialist father" Ronnie.

It will explore how his life changed from a potential future as "factory fodder" in his native Northwest, to a deep-rooted desire to perform on stage, and what developed into an acting career that has included his film debut "Let Him Have It" to the BBC's landmark drama mini-series "Our Friends in the North" and his relaunch of the "Doctor Who" series.

A S&S UK spokesperson said Eccleston will also discuss the loss of his father and his family's struggle to cope with his condition over the past decade of his life as they watched his health deteriorate.

Eccleston said: "My father was an 'ordinary man', which of course means he was extraordinary. I aim to capture him and his impact on my life and career."

MacGregor said: "Like many, many people across Britain today, Chris bears the pain and loss of a dear parent who was taken by this incredibly vile condition. He wanted to not only record his father's journey, but to celebrate his life, and that of his family also. We are privileged he has decided to take this journey with Simon & Schuster UK."

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Christopher Eccleston is back as Doctor Who for fans’ wedding video

https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-09-10/christopher-eccleston-is-back-as-doctor-who-for-fans-wedding-video/

But where was the Time Lord's invite?

Well, they did need something old and blue. But when two Doctor Who fans were getting hitched, they probably didn't expect an appearance by the Doctor himself. Not that he was entirely happy about it.

"That's just typical," whinged Christopher Eccleston, back in character as the Doctor. "You fall in love, you get married, you're really happy, and me, the Doctor, who's saved the universe god knows how many times, doesn't get an invite."

"Doesn't. Get. An invite. Typical of you apes, isn't it?"

Daww, he's a softie really. The surprise message for Liam and Blaine – or 'Blame' as the Doctor rechristens them – is a touching reminder that even if Eccleston left the series under contentious circumstances, he has always made time for the fans. Just try to listen to the last line without blubbing.

"My two hearts are beating as one for you today. Congratulations on your wedding day, and I won't be there in the blue box, but I will be there in spirit."

Video:

https://youtu.be/ZqSbcQZhNeA

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Was Christopher Eccleston born to perform Shakespeare? | ITV News.

http://uk.watsupeurope.com/news/was-christopher-eccleston-born-to-perform-shakespeare-itv-news/

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