Steven — rogue cop Supt Tom Chandler in the ITV1 police show — is being lined up to play charming Dr Jack Curtis.

A Doctors insider said: “BBC chiefs want to build up the ratings and think Steven will be a big draw, particularly with women. They have offered him a central role and hope he will sign this week.”

He joins fellow ex-Bill actor Tom Butcher who played PC Steve Loxton in the show.

Steven also played Matthew Jackson in EastEnders.