Eccelston said it would take hell freezing over before he went back to the role on tv...and then his feed froze up and cut him off.
Eccleston joins Big Finish (no, really)
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When I went to watch my BF story being recorded a few years ago I asked about Matt and they said his agent was very slack in passing opportunities along as there wasn't enough money in it. Obviously that was a few years ago (and Matt might have a new agent by now), and the money can't be that bad given how many Who/Blakes 7 alumni they've employed. They can't all be doing it for the love of the show/fans (though I'm sure a great many do).
I'm too cynical I know but between BF and conventions I wonder if Eccleston's agent has finally worn him down over the revenue streams he was ignoring.
Well, the War Doctor is sorted.
The phrase "when hell freezes over" was used !
Shame, I'd love to see him and McGann do something on TV with 13. They both have some unfinished business.
Big Finish's distance away from the major parties involved with modern Who is likely why Eccleston's agreed to come back in any capacity. No RTD, no BBC, and overall far less of the TV production environment that took such a toll on his mental health.
No BBC? He's spent the last four years making The A-Word for the BBC, he currently narrates Ambulance for the BBC. Since he left Who he's worked for the BBC on numerous occasions, including Accused and The Shadow Line.
I'm sure there are some people still working on Who from the time of series 1 but it's unlikely any of these people were remotely in a position of authority back then. The production staff has changed multiple times since then. Even Chibnall didn't start working on Torchwood/Who until after he'd gone.
Seems he's happy to work for the BBC, and happy to play the Doctor, just doesn't want to play the Doctor for the BBC?
I'm sure there are some people still working on Who from the time of series 1 but it's unlikely any of these people were remotely in a position of authority back then. The production staff has changed multiple times since then. Even Chibnall didn't start working on Torchwood/Who until after he'd gone.
Seems he's happy to work for the BBC, and happy to play the Doctor, just doesn't want to play the Doctor for the BBC?
Off the cuff remark.
He's on a journey now. If the Big Finish stuff goes down well (as if it wouldn't !) he'll warm further, maybe do another convention or two, meet more Doctors, feel more comfortable, get told by Jodie or another cast member "It would be great for you to guest on the show !" and so on...
He'll get there.
Was the “hell freezes over” in reply to a question about a one-off return or a full-time reprisal? Or was no distinction drawn?
We can hope. Just to stress though, I don't feel he's beholden to play the Doctor again, it really is his choice, its just his logic for saying no feels flimsier all the time. I too am certain he'll come around, even if it's just coming back once, maybe for the 60th, and then saying that's it!
60th would be perfect.
Fan wank only I know, but an Eight and Nine TV miniseries leading into the 60th special would be fantastic !
We've had Day of the Doctor, Night of the Doctor so would this be "Morning of the Doctor"?
The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Doctor.
That would be my favorite thing ever.
Teleplay by James Goss, based on five words scribbled by Douglas Adams on a magazine subscription card in 1994.
Let's put that comment into a little more context because he referenced the eagles album 'When Hell freezes over' which was the result of the eagles getting back together years after saying "when hell freezes over" when asked if they would get back together.
Give it to me now!Teleplay by James Goss, based on five words scribbled by Douglas Adams on a magazine subscription card in 1994.
Something, something, oranges, something... ?Teleplay by James Goss, based on five words scribbled by Douglas Adams on a magazine subscription card in 1994.
http://mind-the-oranges-marlon.blogspot.com/2009/11/dr-and-quinch-go-to-hollywood-part-1-by.html
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Brunch of the Doctor
Dawn Of The Doctor, but that'd be Chibbers bringing bacl Jo Martin, wouldn't it...
Big Finish have announced more details of the first Ninth Doctor box set. All three stories are written by Nick Briggs (sigh), with new companions played by Camilla Beeput and Jayne McKenna.
https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/ninth-doctor-adventures-revealed
https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/ninth-doctor-adventures-revealed
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