Nominated Commentator Of The Year (2018) by the Football Supporters' Federation.

Nominated Best Performer, 2012 BAFTA Games Awards ('Total War: Shogun 2' game - Diplomat, Advisor and Military General roles)

Awarded Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE - for services to drama)
Oscar Nomination (Nicholas & Alexandra)
Golden Globe Nomination (Nicholas & Alexandra)
Evening Standard Award (Three Sisters)

BBC Radio Award for ‘Outstanding contribution to diversity’ (Tommies)
Nominated Samuel Beckett Theatre Award (Hate)
Nominated Olivier Award (The Great Game: Afghanistan)

2006 Horserace Writers & Photographers Association (HWPA) Broadcaster Of The Year Award & Peter O’Sullevan Trophy winner (Channel 4 / At The Races)

Golden Globe Television Comedy Award (10%ers)

Nominated Best Comedy Actor, London’s SWET Awards (Gloo Joo)