Mark Benton (born 16 November 1965) is an English actor and television presenter. Known for his roles as Eddie in "Early Doors"; Howard in "Northern Lights"; and Martin Pond in "Barbara". Benton has also starred in the BBC One school-based drama series, "Waterloo Road", as Mathematics teacher Daniel "Chalky" Chalk, from 2011 to 2013, and again in 2014. In 2013, Benton took part in "Strictly Come Dancing"; and in 2015, he hosted daytime game show, "The Edge".