1 Sean Bean:

Won in 2013 for his role as Simon the schoolteacher in Accused.

2 Christopher Eccleston: Another star of Accused who won the top award, this time in 2011.

3 Julie Walters: Won for her portrayal of politician Mo Mowlam in the film Mo.

4 Bob Hoskins: Best Actor for his role in The Street, about the residents of a street in Manchester.

5 Helena Bonham Carter: Won in 2010 for her portrayal of Enid Blyton in the documentary film Enid

6 Ben Whishaw: Won in 2009 for his role as a man accused of murder in Criminal Justice.

7 Lucy Cohu: Won in 2008 for her role in the true-life drama Forgiven.

8 David Suchet: Best Actor in 2007 for his portrayal of Robert Maxwell in the biopic Maxwell.

9 Jim Broadbent: Also won Best Actor for his role in The Street.

10 Ray Winstone: Won in 2006 for his role in the ­detective drama Vincent.