The Doctor has quit.

Christopher Eccleston has quit as The Doctor after only one episode of Doctor Who has been aired. His last appearance will be in a special Christmas episode. Eccleston cited the grueling filming schedule and the fear of being type-cast as reasons for leaving. The BBC have confirmed they are in talks to secure a replacement for the second series which the BBC commissioned after 10 million viewers tuned-in to the first episode. Those actors in the running include Alan Davies, David Tennant (Casanova), Bill Nighy and Richard E. Grant who voiced an online cartoon version of The Doctor.

Put me down for Alan Davies.