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Re: Doctor Who?
Dr Who's next as Ecclestone quits
Actor Christopher Eccleston has quit his role as time-travelling hero Dr Who after just one episode of the new series was screened, the BBC says.
Eccleston, who took up the ninth reincarnation of the Timelord, feared being typecast.
He said he was planning new projects and that he found filming the 13-part series gruelling.
"The audience's response for the new Dr Who has been incredible and I am really proud to be part of it and I hope viewers continue to enjoy the series," Eccleston said in a statement on Thursday.
Talks to replace him with period drama "Casanova" star David Tennant for the second series were taking place, the BBC said.
Former pop star Billie Piper who plays Dr Who's sidekick Rose will appear in the next series. Dr Who first appeared in 1963 and became a huge hit despite its unconvincing monsters and wobbly sets. The programme was relaunched last Saturday, attracting around 10 million viewers, after being off air since 1989.
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