The Wire and Luther actor was caught speeding at 28mph on Chelsea Embankment in June.
The actor was speaking to BBC Breakfast's Tim Muffett before his knighthood in the New Years Honours 2026.
Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.
Matthew Phillip said carnival is "one of the few creative and cultural outlets left for our youth".
Watch the moment a paving stone recognising Idris Elba was revealed outside of his old college.
The actor, who has made a BBC documentary, says early intervention would guide kids away from knife crime.
The nine-year-old, from Leicester, won a competition to design the age card for the new Sonic film.
Actor Idris Elba says "joined-up thinking" is needed to tackle youth violence.
The British star is backing film projects across the continent and wants to be closer to the action.
