Christopher Eccleston
- English
- Actor
Press clippings
Dodger review
Please, Sir! We want more, more, more of this fizzingly witty Dickens adaptation.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 3rd December 2023Dodger review
This hilarious Dickens prequel is an utter treat.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 3rd December 2023'The Kemps: All Gold' cast revealed
Music documentary spoof The Kemps: All Gold, a follow-up to the 2020 special The Kemps: All True, is coming to BBC Two this December. Guest stars include Christopher Eccleston, Adil Ray, Tamzin Outhwaite and Status Quo guitarist Francis Rossi.
British Comedy Guide, 16th November 2023Christopher Eccleston defends playing Fagin in Oliver Twist series as non-Jewish actor
The British actor played the villainous pickpocket group leader in Dodger, a prequel series made for the BBC's children's channel CBBC.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 8th November 2023Paul Whitehouse & Nicola Coughlan join Dodger Christmas special on BBC
Dodger is returning for its second Christmas special on BBC One, with a nod to King Charles' coronation and a guest cast including Paul Whitehouse, Simon Callow and Nicola Coughlan as Queen Victoria.
British Comedy Guide, 7th November 2023Star cast for Dodger specials revealed
A star-studded guest line-up has been revealed for the three upcoming specials of CBBC comedy Dodger.
British Comedy Guide, 1st September 2022Dodger: the Oliver Twist prequel that's scary, starry and totally irresistible TV
This Dickens spin-off claps along like The Goonies and is so ace it's been promoted from CBBC to BBC One. No wonder Christopher Eccleston and Julian Barratt were lining up to star.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 5th April 2022Dodger review
A boisterous and amusing drama that will get the kids into Dickens.
Helen Brown, The Telegraph, 13th March 2022BBC Audio Awards 2022 nominees
Bridget Christie: Mortal, God Squad, The Musical Life Of..., Olga Koch: OK Computer and Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen? are amongst the nominees for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2022.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd December 2021Dodger first look: Christopher Eccleston as Fagin
Christopher Eccleston was seen on the set of the new BBC comedy drama Dodger for the first time on Thursday.
Amelia Wynne, Daily Mail, 2nd July 2021