knight

No-one knows more about all that than actual rock 'n' roll knights of the realm, Sirs Elton John and Paul McCartney who both feature in the new film.

The comedian, also affectionately known as the Big Yin, was knighted in 2017 for services to entertainment and charity.

In fact, it’s virtually impossible to tell whether he’s more psyched about “Slow Horses” or being knighted.

There had been accusations of unfairness about specific gaps, such as the lack of any knighthoods for rugby league, unlike rugby union and other sports where former stars had been knighted.

WG Grace was the game's first superstar, Jack Hobbs the first cricketer to be knighted.