Stephen Churchett (born 10 April 1947) is a British actor and writer. One of his most notable roles was as solicitor Marcus Christie in EastEnders, on and off from 1990 to 2004. He has also appeared in various television programmes, including Up Pompeii!, Enemy at the Door, C.A.T.S. Eyes, Casualty, 'Allo 'Allo!, The House of Elliot, The Brittas Empire, Peak Practice, Silent Witness, Dangerfield, The Bill and Dalziel and Pascoe. He also appeared in the Doctor Who episode Attack of the Cybermen in 1985. He has written episodes of The Bill, Kavanagh QC, Inspector Morse, Dalziel and Pascoe and Hornblower, as well as writing the screenplay for Lewis, and five Marple television adaptations.