Noel Gallagher 48th In "Most Influential" Poll

X-Factor judge Simon Cowell has landed the fifth spot in a poll of Britain's top 50 most influential unelected people.

The no-nonsense music boss is the highest placed TV celebrity in the poll - which was complied by Guardian Unlimited - and finds himself only one place behind the Queen.

Kate Moss also made it into the top ten due to her status as a style icon, highlighted by the recent rush for cheap Superdrug bags after the supermodel was seen holding one.

Author J K Rowling's 375 million book sales haven't gone unnoticed as the Harry Potter creator was allocated 13th place in the top 50.

The latest and final instalment in the Potter saga, Harry Potter and the Deathly Gallows, will be published on July 21st in the UK.

Two music legends are also featured, with David Bowie being placed in 43rd place and Noel Gallagher sneaking in at 48.

Both rock 'n' roll elder statesman still know how to wield their influence, particularly Gallagher, who recently requested a place at this year's Glastonbury through the NME, duly resulting in the promise of a phone call from festival organiser Michael Eavis.

Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy won the top spot in the poll, followed by the governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King.