The story behind Christopher Eccleston’s sudden exit in Doctor Who is well known at this point, and the actor has been vocal about not enjoying his experience on the show.
It’s a shame, of course, because Eccleston played a big part in the series’ reboot and is partly responsible for the show’s continued success to this day.
Despite that, the actor has steered clear of any and all opportunities the past has done to acknowledge it, even to the point of being one of the only living Doctors to reject an invitation to appear in the 50th-anniversary special.