WW,
You get the honour because it goes with the promotion - either the job or the media.
The unknowns get a gong too because they were nominated.
Nice to look at the list but I agree, just because you can act, or have a good back-hand, does that merit a knighthood.
Roll on Jeeves. Wonder why that footballer hasn't got one. For sportsmen they should have an age limit, no K before 50-55. In fact give out the gongs at the same age (rank) level in the Services/CS. That Tennis player should only have had an MBE and got the O this year.