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| New Year Honours 2016: Twelve famous faces | New Year Honours 2016: Twelve famous faces |
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| Nearly 1,200 people have been named on the New Year Honours list. | Nearly 1,200 people have been named on the New Year Honours list. |
| Just over three quarters of the recipients have been recognised for work in their local communities but here are 12 of the more famous faces. | Just over three quarters of the recipients have been recognised for work in their local communities but here are 12 of the more famous faces. |
| 1. Barbara Windsor | 1. Barbara Windsor |
| Occupation: Actress - former EastEnders and Carry On films star | Occupation: Actress - former EastEnders and Carry On films star |
| Honour: Damehood for services to charity and entertainment | Honour: Damehood for services to charity and entertainment |
| Quote: "For a girl from the East End born into a working-class family and an evacuee during World War Two, this is truly like a dream. I am so happy and blessed to say it's real." | Quote: "For a girl from the East End born into a working-class family and an evacuee during World War Two, this is truly like a dream. I am so happy and blessed to say it's real." |
| In pictures: Barbara Windsor's career | In pictures: Barbara Windsor's career |
| 2. AP McCoy | 2. AP McCoy |
| Occupation: Former champion jockey - retired in April after record-breaking career | Occupation: Former champion jockey - retired in April after record-breaking career |
| Honour: Knighthood for services to horse racing | Honour: Knighthood for services to horse racing |
| Quote: "I am overwhelmed, very honoured - I must say it came as a bit of a shock, to be honest. I am very proud of it. I am very proud for horse racing because it has been so good to me... I told close friends and family I want them to call me Sir Anthony, just close friends and family... Everyone else can call me AP or whatever they like." | |
| McCoy heads sporting honours | McCoy heads sporting honours |
| 3. Damon Albarn | 3. Damon Albarn |
| Occupation: Singer-songwriter and producer - Blur frontman and Gorillaz creator | Occupation: Singer-songwriter and producer - Blur frontman and Gorillaz creator |
| Honour: OBE for services to music. | Honour: OBE for services to music. |
| 4. Sue Barker | 4. Sue Barker |
| Occupation: Broadcaster and former tennis player | Occupation: Broadcaster and former tennis player |
| Honour: OBE for services to broadcasting and charity | Honour: OBE for services to broadcasting and charity |
| 5. Steph Houghton | 5. Steph Houghton |
| Occupation: England and Manchester City football captain | Occupation: England and Manchester City football captain |
| Honour: MBE for services to football | Honour: MBE for services to football |
| Quote: "It is a massive step in the right direction to see that we are being recognised both at country and club level. I would never have thought of receiving an MBE in a million years because my main aim is just to play as well as you can for your team and your country, and everything else comes as a bonus." | Quote: "It is a massive step in the right direction to see that we are being recognised both at country and club level. I would never have thought of receiving an MBE in a million years because my main aim is just to play as well as you can for your team and your country, and everything else comes as a bonus." |
| 6. Simon Weston | 6. Simon Weston |
| Occupation: Falklands War veteran turned charity campaigner | Occupation: Falklands War veteran turned charity campaigner |
| Honour: CBE for charitable services | Honour: CBE for charitable services |
| Quote: "To be given the CBE for charity work means a great deal to me because it's something that I have been very passionate about over the past 33 years... I hope that with me being in the public eye it can inspire others - that you can live your life and can enjoy it despite what has happened." | Quote: "To be given the CBE for charity work means a great deal to me because it's something that I have been very passionate about over the past 33 years... I hope that with me being in the public eye it can inspire others - that you can live your life and can enjoy it despite what has happened." |
| 7. Ronnie O'Sullivan | 7. Ronnie O'Sullivan |
| Occupation: Snooker player - five-time world champion | Occupation: Snooker player - five-time world champion |
| Honour: OBE for services to snooker | Honour: OBE for services to snooker |
| Quote: "It came as a great surprise to receive my OBE and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my family, friends and fans who have supported me throughout my career and made this achievement possible." | Quote: "It came as a great surprise to receive my OBE and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my family, friends and fans who have supported me throughout my career and made this achievement possible." |
| 8. Denis Law | 8. Denis Law |
| Occupation: Former Manchester United and Scotland footballer | Occupation: Former Manchester United and Scotland footballer |
| Honour: CBE for services to football and charity | Honour: CBE for services to football and charity |
| Quote: "You do not expect anything like this... That must be inspiring for young players. Because most of the guys coming through in the football world come from working class families.... this is a bit special". | Quote: "You do not expect anything like this... That must be inspiring for young players. Because most of the guys coming through in the football world come from working class families.... this is a bit special". |
| CBE for football great Law | CBE for football great Law |
| 9. Idris Elba | 9. Idris Elba |
| Occupation: Actor - star of BBC drama Luther | Occupation: Actor - star of BBC drama Luther |
| Honour: OBE for services to drama | Honour: OBE for services to drama |
| Quote: "Awards and honours come in all shapes and sizes and all as significant as the other. But this is beyond special as it comes from Queen and country, and I couldn't be more proud for receiving this right now. What a year. On me head son!" | Quote: "Awards and honours come in all shapes and sizes and all as significant as the other. But this is beyond special as it comes from Queen and country, and I couldn't be more proud for receiving this right now. What a year. On me head son!" |
| 10. Sian Philips | 10. Sian Philips |
| Occupation: Stage and film actress - known for I, Claudius and A Little Night Music | Occupation: Stage and film actress - known for I, Claudius and A Little Night Music |
| Honour: Damehood for services to drama | Honour: Damehood for services to drama |
| Quote: "I idolised all the dames like Peggy Ashcroft and Edith Evans and couldn't quite believe then that we inhabited the same planet. I feel the same way now - though I also feel deeply honoured and very grateful." | Quote: "I idolised all the dames like Peggy Ashcroft and Edith Evans and couldn't quite believe then that we inhabited the same planet. I feel the same way now - though I also feel deeply honoured and very grateful." |
| Sian Phillips in pictures: Star of stage and screen | Sian Phillips in pictures: Star of stage and screen |
| 11: Chris Froome | 11: Chris Froome |
| Occupation: Cyclist - two-time Tour de France winner | Occupation: Cyclist - two-time Tour de France winner |
| Honour: OBE for services to cycling | Honour: OBE for services to cycling |
| Quote: "I am extremely humbled and very proud to receive this honour. It is obviously further recognition for the sport of cycling and it caps a fantastic year for me professionally and personally. It wouldn't be possible without the help of my teammates, coaches and of course the love and support from my family." | Quote: "I am extremely humbled and very proud to receive this honour. It is obviously further recognition for the sport of cycling and it caps a fantastic year for me professionally and personally. It wouldn't be possible without the help of my teammates, coaches and of course the love and support from my family." |
| 12: James Nesbitt | 12: James Nesbitt |
| Occupation: Actor - star of TV's Missing, Cold Feet and patron of a centre which supports people affected by The Troubles | Occupation: Actor - star of TV's Missing, Cold Feet and patron of a centre which supports people affected by The Troubles |
| Honour: OBE for services to drama and the community in Northern Ireland | Honour: OBE for services to drama and the community in Northern Ireland |
| Quote: "I've been very blessed with my work and very blessed to come from Northern Ireland, and for those two things to be on the citation was really rather gratifying." | Quote: "I've been very blessed with my work and very blessed to come from Northern Ireland, and for those two things to be on the citation was really rather gratifying." |