How 'Doctor Who' Nearly Ruined Christopher Eccleston
He claims he was 'blacklisted' by the BBC after his departure.
Most actors who land the role of The Doctor in BBC's 'Doctor Who' look upon their reign with a certain fondness, and many have reprised the role briefly in later episodes of the show. Christopher Eccleston, however, is not one of those actors, and in fact credits the show with almost ruining his career.
Christopher Eccleston outside the ITV studios
As hyperbolic as it may seem, the 54-year-old found himself forced to leave the country after departing from the 'Doctor Who' revival series in 2005, after just one season. It was a less than amicable situation to say the least, and he even claims it left him 'blacklisted'.
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