The Latest Breaking News from Christopher Eccleston

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 · Apr 1, 2023

“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 · Apr 1, 2023

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 · Apr 1, 2023

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 · Dec 10, 2022

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 · Nov 4, 2022

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 · Oct 20, 2022

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 · Oct 18, 2022

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 · Oct 10, 2022

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 · Oct 5, 2022

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

Chronicle Live · Sep 14, 2022