Poldark star Aidan Turner crowned best TV actor at GQ Men of the Year Awards

Poldark star Aidan Turner has been crowned best television actor at the GQ Men of the Year awards.

The 33-year-old won the gong just days after he brought back his smouldering alter-ego Ross Poldark to the small screen.

He was presented with the award by another actor whose TV return has been warmly welcomed by fans - Cold Feet star James Nesbitt.

The star-studded ceremony, in the Turbine Hall at the Tate Modern, saw actor Sir Michael Caine named this year's Legend.

DJ Calvin Harris was presented with the trophy for best Solo Artist by singer Ellie Goulding and Bella Hadid, the sister of US catwalk star Gigi Hadid, was named Model of the Year.

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri, who led the club to the Premier League title last season, won Outstanding Achievement.

Comedian Billy Connolly was presented with the Inspiration gong by veteran broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson.

Team GB won best Team for their record-breaking success at the Rio Olympics.

Ricky Gervais took the Genius award, presented to him by Sir Patrick Stewart, while Nile Rodgers was crowned this year's Icon.

GQ Men of the Year winners

• Television Actor: Aidan Turner

• Genius: Ricky Gervais

• Designer: Alessandro Michele

• Woman: Amy Schumer

• Band: Tame Impala

• International Man: Chris Pine

• TV Personality: Bear Grylls

• Sportsman: Anthony Joshua

• Politician: Sadiq Khan

• Breakthrough Solo Artist: Jack Garratt

• New Media Star: Casey Neistat

• Writer: Grayson Perry

• Vertu Breakthrough Actor: John Boyega

• Breakthrough Designer: James Long

• Icon: Nile Rodgers

• Hugo Boss Model of the Year: Bella Hadid

• Patron Tequila Solo Artist: Calvin Harris

• Outstanding Achievement: Claudio Ranieri

• Hugo Boss Most Stylish Man: Mark Ronson

• Legend: Sir Michael Caine

• Team: Team GB

• Inspiration: Billy Connolly