Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on February 17, 1944)

Happy Birthday, Nick Hewer! From your razor-sharp wit on Countdown to those legendary eyebrow raises as Lord Sugar’s trusted adviser on The Apprentice, you've mastered the art of delivering tough truths with impeccable style. Who else could make a simple countdown clock feel like high-stakes drama or turn boardroom silence into comedy gold?

Whether you're calmly dissecting dictionary definitions or giving contestants that iconic skeptical glance, you’ve become Britain’s favourite voice of reason—and occasional sarcasm. May your birthday be filled with fewer awkward silences than an Apprentice pitch and more joyful surprises than Rachel Riley solving maths puzzles at lightning speed!