Johnny Depp named 'favourite Christmas guest'
Forget the turkey, fetch the Sparrow...hunky star Johnny Depp has been named the movie star the nation would most like to pop round for Christmas.
The Pirates Of The Caribbean star finished just ahead of stars such as George Clooney and Tom Hanks in the poll for the Sky Movies HD Christmas Channel.
Depp - famed for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates series - was the favourite Hollywood choice for a festive guest of more than 1,000 movie fans.
Top Brit - and highest ranked actress - was Emma Thompson at number four.
Ian Lewis, director of Sky Movies, said: "The guys led at the top of the league and while Hanks and Clooney would both undoubtedly light up anyone's Christmas, Depp was the clear winner for UK film fans. He is this year's ultimate Christmas cracker."
Top ten Hollywood Christmas guests
1. Johnny Depp
2. George Clooney
3. Tom Hanks
4. Emma Thompson
5. Jennifer Aniston
6. Julia Roberts
7. Simon Pegg
8. Hugh Grant
9. Cameron Diaz
10. Jim Carrey
