The Scottish actor stars in Russell T Davies’ new LGBT+ drama, Tip Toe.

Murphy said he appreciated how director Steven Knight had included nods to McCrory’s character in Peaky Blinders after her death.

Filming on the third series of the hit BBC drama is due to begin later this spring, with Bertie Carvel and Tom Taylor also returning to their roles.

Actors including Claudia Jessie, Ruth Gemmell, Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha and Golda Rosheuvel all appeared at the event.

The American TV personality nominated the Towie star as the contestant she wants to be up for leaving the ITV reality show in the next eviction.

The run begins tomorrow night, runs over this weekend, followed by performances on Saturday and Sunday 8-9 March

He has also been announced as Diet Coke’s new ambassador.