The Coronation Street star has consistently spoken out both in the Guardian and London’s Evening Standard about the reality of modern families. For trailing the way (and answering back to Rupert) he is Attitude’s Man of the Year 2012. Congratulations, sir.

Best known for playing gay dad Marcus Dent on Coronation Street, the 39-year-old thesp is a father himself who speaks, writes and tweets about same-sex parenting at every opportunity - and we salute him for it. He was present and correct at the Attitude Awards to collect his trophy, supported by our main sponsor, Virgin Holidays.

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