Christopher Eccleston second series began airing in November 2017 both in the UK and the US, where "The A Word" airs on SundanceTV. A third series has now been confirmed, during his chat with the audience following a showing of Shallow Grave at the start Norwich Film Festival. Cast member Lee Ingleby quoted “We’ve always planned on doing it every two years”. Eccleston has played the lead role in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of "Macbeth" in 2018. Eccleston married Mischka in November 2011. They had their first child, Albert, in February 2012. Their second child, Esme, was born in 2013. They
Christopher Eccleston 7 November 2008, at the National Theatre to promote his book "The Writer's Tale", Russell T. Davies said that Eccleston's contract was for a single year because it was uncertain whether the show would continue beyond a single revival series. In retrospect, he says, it has been an enormous success, but at the time there were doubts within the BBC. Eccleston was voted "Most Popular Actor" at the 2005 National Television Awards for his portrayal of the Doctor. In July 2012, Eccleston spoke positively of his time on "Doctor Who" during a talk at the National Theatre. This led to