Happy birthday! Nick Hewer turns 81 today

The iconic and legendary television host turns 81 on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

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Nick Hewer is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of his generation.

Popular television host Nick Hewer (Countdown, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Hewer, a cultural icon

Born Nicholas Radbourn Hewer in Swindon on February 17, 1944, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Hewer's not just a great television host, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Nick hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Nick Hewer as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.

Happy Birthday, Nick, you're the best!

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