Born:
February 03, 1970
Birthplace: Rothbury, Northumberland, England
Trivia:
Was accepted to Durham School on a music scholarship, but later dropped the cello for the oboe because he thought it was more masculine. Attended Cambridge at that same time as Ben Miller, his future comedy partner, and Richard Osman, his future co-host on Pointless. Was offered the job of hosting Countdown after Des O'Connor left in 2008, but declined for fear of becoming pigeonholed as a presenter. Has presented a weekly programme on the classical radio station Classic FM since 2014. In 2015, released his debut album A Year of Songs; became the first British comedian to top the UK classical albums chart. Is the patron of the charity Just a Drop, which helps provide clean water to developing countries.