Christopher Ettridge (born 21 February 1948) is an English actor born in Isleworth, London. The actor is best known for his role as police officer Reg Deadman in the time-travelling comedy series Goodnight Sweetheart, which aired between 1993 to 1999 and returned for a special edition in 2016 apart for his roles in EastEnders, The Bill and Harry Enfield and Chums.