Eddie Izzard has been announced as the winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award in the 20th year of The South Bank Sky Arts. Previous winners have included Tracey Emin, J K Rowling and The Who.

The serpentine award designed by artist Polly Morgan will be presented to Izzard this Sunday 5th June at a star-studded ceremony at The Savoy Hotel. 

Melvyn Bragg, Host of the awards, said “Eddie Izzard is a marvel.  He works across such a wide waterfront with an unmatchable, often uncatchable style and wit.  We're delighted that he joins the ranks of those who have won this outstanding achievement award” 

The South Bank Sky Arts Awards will be broadcast on Sky Arts this Wednesday 8th June 2016 at 8pm.