12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston filming in Newport
Everyone's favourite northern timelord Christopher Eccleston rocked up in the city centre for a cheeky bit of filming however, he wasn't fighting the Daleks or stopping Cybermen taking over John Frost Square!
No instead, Salford born Eccleston was sighted on Corn Street for the filming of 'About a Bell.'
Doctor who star Christopher Eccleston with Newport local Mark Vrettos (Image: Mark Vrettos) About a Bell is an independent film about Sami, a Syrian refugee, and Bryony, a young librarian, who embark on a highly personal quest to preserve a bell from a demolished church.
Th brains behind the operation Welsh production company Hello Deer have been in the city for around three weeks.
Eccleston was sighted by Newport local Mark Vrettos who then only moments later bumped into some key Welsh politicians.
Speaking about Eccleston Mark said: 'He couldn't have been any nicer and was very enthusiastic about working in Newport again.'
Mark then revealed who was just around the corner…
He told the Argus: 'I hopped off the bus and there was another filming job with Elenid Morgan and Ken Skates!'
First Minister, Eluned Morgan with Ken Skates at Newport bus station (Image: Mark Vrettos) The politicians were in the city for a launch event at Newport Bus Station.
Under new legislation young people aged 16 to 21 will be able to ride on buses across Wales for just £1 from September.
Speaking at the event First Minister, Eluned Morgan will said: 'Cutting the cost of travel for young people and providing better transport for all is one of our top priorities. We are delivering our promises to young people across Wales.
'This investment will make a real difference to communities all over Wales, but especially in rural areas.'
Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates added: 'I am delighted to be launching a scheme that offers affordable bus travel for young people to help them access education, training, employment, and leisure, as well as supporting our efforts to encourage more people to use public transport, reduce carbon emissions and tackle poverty.'
