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Christopher Eccleston: it would be impossible for me to become an actor today

Theatres such as now-closed Oldham Coliseum vital for northern working-class people, says actor

The Guardian - UK

“I wouldn’t be an actor if it wasn’t for Oldham Coliseum," says Christopher Eccleston

The actor appeared in the theatre's final performance last night

Manchester Evening News

Last night at Oldham Coliseum: a joyful, funny and furious farewell

Maxine Peake and Christopher Eccleston among performers as venue put on final show after losing Arts Council funding

The Guardian - UK

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"We will be reunited": A triumphant last hurrah as town bids emotional farewell to Oldham Coliseum

The final curtain fell at Oldham Coliseum theatre on Friday night after more than 135 years

Manchester Evening News

Christopher Eccleston says it would be ‘impossible’ for him to become an actor today

‘There’s no more actors like me coming through – you’ve got to go to public school,’ he says

The Independent UK

'If we're going out, we're doing it our way' - line-up for Oldham Coliseum's final show includes Maxine Peake and Christopher Eccleston

The one-night-only event will give audiences a final opportunity to embrace the theatre and its special place in Oldham's history

Manchester Evening News

Tasteless ads, a dirty drink, and messy Olympic designs – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

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Huge decline of working class people in the arts reflects fall in wider society

Study shows the proportion of musicians, writers and artists with working-class origins has shrunk by half since the 1970s

The Guardian - UK

Doctor Who star sends good luck message to Co Tyrone theatre group ahead of Waterfront performance

Skysdalimit will see their performance on stage on Saturday 12 November

Belfast Live

How will David Tennant return to 'Doctor Who'? 5 theories ranked

We know Ncuti Gatwa will become the 14th Time Lord in 2023, but the hand-off from Jodie Whittaker looks like it will break with tradition. Here are the wildest regeneration theories.

Inverse

Strictly's Tyler West shares worries as he reveals major shake-up to schedule

Strictly Come Dancing star Tyler West has revealed he's going to miss rehearsal time as he has to fly to Mauritius for his brother's wedding ahead of Saturday's live show

Daily Mirror

From The Archers to I’m Alan Partridge: your favourite BBC shows ever

For the BBC centenary, we asked you to name the shows you have loved the most. From the rural radio classic to an ‘absolutely perfect’ comedy and more, here are your top picks

The Guardian - UK

Diana makes explosive revelations and Partridge devours the hand that feeds him: 100 years of the BBC, part eight

Steve Coogan’s alter-ego appears, as does Ricky Gervais’s in The Office, while Panorama rocks the royals

The Guardian - UK

Christopher Eccleston looks back on Our Friends in the North on BBC tonight

The BBC will screen a special with the actor as he reflects upon the Newcastle-set show where he made his name, the BBC will then air the first series

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Daily Mirror

Doctor Who getting spin-off series in conjunction with 60th anniversary special

Returning showrunner Russell T. Davies has commissioned the series believed to be called Doctor Who: Unleashed which will begin in 2023

Daily Mirror

'Captivating Cole Martin steals show from big names in My Name Is Leon'

The show features performances from big names including Lenny Henry and Christopher Eccleston. Sara Wallis writes that Cole Martin even steals the show from bigger names in the cast

The Independent UK

Christopher Eccleston says white, straight men are ‘quite rightly’ the ‘new pariah’ in entertainment industry

‘I can feel that the opportunities are shrinking, as they should do,’ actor said

Chronicle Live

New film made in Newcastle will revive remarkable story of Muhammad Ali's visit to Shields

Writer-director James Newton discusses the reason he wants to make A God Amongst Men, telling the real-life story of how a local boxing fan brought the boxing legend to the North East

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Daily Record

Who is Ncuti Gatwa? Meet the Scots-Rwandan actor playing new Doctor Who

The TV star is set to take over as the Time Lord on the BBC sci-fi show, a role which has been held previously held by David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi and Christopher Eccleston.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian's David Tennant responds to 'Doctor Who return' speculation

The 51-year-old played the 10th Doctor from 2005 to 2010 and returned to the role in 2013 for the 50th anniversary special.

Daily Record

David Tennant responds to Doctor Who speculation amid potential return to role

The 51-year-old played the 10th Doctor from 2005 to 2010 and returned to the role in 2013 for the 50th anniversary special.

Liverpool Echo

David Tennant addresses Doctor Who return rumours

Christopher Eccleston also weighed in the the possibility of a return

The Guardian - UK

Dodger: the Oliver Twist prequel that’s scary, starry and totally irresistible TV

This Dickens spin-off claps along like The Goonies and is so ace it’s been promoted from CBBC to BBC One. No wonder Christopher Eccleston and Julian Barratt were lining up to star

Chronicle Live

How Our Friends in the North cast went on to become global stars

From a TV drama on the streets of Tyneside to James Bond, Dr Who and Hogwarts

Manchester Evening News

Dodger trailer gives first look at CBBC's Oliver Twist prequel series

Christopher Eccleston and David Threlfall will star in the CBBC show.

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