Reception
Roberts' portrayal of Joseph earned him several award nominations. In 2006, he was longlisted for the Most Popular Newcomer award at the National Television Awards (NTAs), and named the nineteenth Best Actor at the BBC Drama Awards. He was nominated in the Best Actor category at the 2007 and 2009 TVQuick and TV Choice Awards, and received a Best Drama Performance nomination at the 2010 NTAs. Bree Treacy's of RTE ten's rates Byrne her favorite character in he show, enjoying his love hate relationship with Jac and the intensity he brings to the show. According to her all the other storylines pale in comparison. Ann Robinson mocked Roberts portrayal of Byrne on The Weakest Link, asking why his character only ever got a sympathy shag, leading to a record number of complaints
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