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The BBC has admitted it failed to speak to actor Christopher Eccleston before revealing he was going to quit Dr Who after the first series.<br />
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It was originally claimed the star, who has appeared in television drama Cracker and hit film Shallow Grave, feared he would be typecast if he stayed on.<br />
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In a statement the BBC credited Eccleston with saying; "The audience's, response for the new Doctor Who has been incredible and I am really proud to be part of it and I hope viewers continue to enjoy the series."<br />
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But last night the BBC revealed it had not consulted Eccleston.<br />
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Jane Tranter, head of drama commissioning, said: "The BBC regrets not speaking to Christopher before it responded to the press questions on Wednesday March 30. The BBC further regrets that it falsely attributed a statement to Christopher and apologises to him. Contrary to press statements Christopher did not leave for fear of being typecast or because of the gruelling filming schedule."<br />
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A BBC spokesman said a mutual agreement was made between the two parties not to make his departure public.<br />
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Dr Who launched its new 13-part run at Easter weekend on BBC1, following a 16-year hiatus.<br />
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A second series of the show has been commissioned and talks with Casanova actor David Tennant as a possible replacement are underway.<br />
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