Idris Elba is determined to "make a difference for young people"

The London-born star told Extra: "I've worked, you know, trying to raise as much awareness about what young people are going through, especially in the UK and other parts of the world.

"It's a real honour to be recognised for that. Not for my acting work, but, you know, for trying to make a difference for young people."

Idris has already achieved a lot in his career, but he still has ambitions that he wants to fulfil.

Asked if he's thinking about retirement, Idris replied: "You naturally retire ... There are things that I've done I don't need to do again and the things I'd like to progress towards; directing is one of them."

Meanwhile, Idris previously confessed to feeling uncomfortable in the spotlight.

The actor told Esquire UK magazine: "My public persona is exactly that - it's a public persona.

"In my personal life, there are things that I'm not great at. Not successful at. That I don't have a grasp of in a way I'd like to. If I like being by myself all the time, what happens when I open the door and loads of people come in? That is a challenge, and that is something I am not very good at.

"I prefer my own company. I function better on my own. I'm more at ease."

Idris also explained that he's always "catastrophe-ready".

The actor admitted that he's always conscious of a "worst-case scenario" whenever he's working.

He explained: "I'm catastrophe-ready.

"In the film industry, you always think: worst-case scenario, what would happen if there were an explosion? What would I do? What would happen if this guy walks in and he's kicking off? I'd have to f****** knock him out.

"They're kind of dark thoughts. But depending on how you decipher what I'm saying, I think there might be readers who will go, 'Yeah, man. I kind of relate.'"