Just a few days after winning two awards at the US Billboard Music Awards, Irish singer/songwriter Hozier was yesterday honoured on this side of the Atlantic with one of British music’s top accolades.

Tough screen star Sean Bean’s portrayal of a cross-dressing teacher has landed him a best actor title at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards – one of two prizes for courtroom drama The Accused.

A warehouse worker without a record deal was nominated for one of the music industry’s most prestigious awards today alongside international artists including Coldplay and Duffy.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s outstanding season was recognised by his peers on Sunday night as he was again voted the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year.

Comic Ricky Gervais is in line for another Bafta after being nominated for the cream of British TV awards for a third year running.