Christopher Eccleston has been a household name for many years now; his stage debut had come in 1988 at the Bristol Old Vic where he starred in A Streetcar Named Desire, and he’d gained prominence in film and TV shows like Gone in 60 Seconds, Cracker, and Our Friends in the North. But he’s surely best known for helming the 2005 relaunch of Doctor Who.

His casting came after months of speculation…

The longlist for the National Television Awards has been announced, and while it’s mostly a tad disappointing, we can find a TARDIS-load of familiar names nominated for Drama Performance. The NTAs is an annual ceremony with winners voted for by the public; there are a range of categories, including Comedy, Challenge Show, and Factual Entertainment. Now, you’d expect Doctor Who to be in the Drama…