Christopher Eccleston Near-Tears As He Admits To Being A Bully At School

Actor Christopher Eccleston is the new face of anti-bullying campaign ‘Stand Up To Bullying’ and bravely went onto Good Morning Britain earlier today to make a startling revelation.

The 52-year-old opened up about his childhood and was close to tears as he admitted to being a bully when he was at school.

Revealing that he turned after being a victim in the playground himself, Christopher said that he started to pick on a boy who he actually liked, for no reason.

Speaking to the show’s hosts, the Doctor Who star explained: “I can remember doing it and feeling so much dislike for myself as I did it.

"I really want to apologise to him. I haven’t been able to say sorry to him but I remember him. I remember his name.”

Christopher went on to reveal that he used to force the poor boy to hand over his food at break time but over time he managed to stop his cruel behaviour, adding: “I did self-regulate. I did stop myself.

"He was probably just sensitive and vulnerable like I was.”

Speaking out about his new campaign, Christopher said that 81% of people think that bullying is commonplace at school, concluding with: “When I was at school, I was encouraged not to tell tales.

"If you are being bullied, don’t think of yourself, think of others. If you point out what is going on to a teacher, you’re not just doing it for you, you’re doing to stop others from being bullied too.

"If you are a bully, all I can say is please stop.”