Eccleston quits

David Tennant likely to be replacement for second series.

Ninth Doctor Who actor Christopher Eccleston has decided to quit the role, it was confirmed last night.

Billie Piper will be staying on as the Doctor's companion, however.

Squarely in the frame for the role of Doctor number ten is David Tennant, currently starring in Russell T Davies' Casanova, and about to appear as Dr Briscoe in BBC Four's live broadcast of The Quatermass Experiment on Saturday.

Talks are in progress with the actor, although a BBC spokesperson said that other names might still be put forward.

Blimey - It's all go, isn't it?