RARE PHOTOS: Timmy mallett | Vintage Vibes

On a televisual trip back to my 1980s childhood

Brief letters: TV nostalgia | Talking about immigration | Acid test | One for the ages | Appropriately named letter writers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

Thursday news quiz: stolen saplings, legal happenings and a missing giraffe

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

An absolute joy: Timmy Mallet completes cycle around island of Ireland

While on the 6000-km cycle, the TV host discovered a family link to Blacksod Lighthouse in Co Mayo.

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025

Timmy Mallett's surprising new career that's gained him thousands of TikTok fans

Once known for his chaotic appearances on children's TV with his inflatable mallet, the star now has a much more carefree pasttime which sees him travel the country

Manchester Evening News · Jun 28, 2023

Timmy Mallett's incredible new career as he announces poignant personal news

After fading from public view when his TV career waned, the '80s star has built up a 66,000-strong online community of new fans thanks to his cycling diaries and painting tours

Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023

From Strictly to shelf stacking in Sainsbury's: What became of Greater Manchester's children's TV stars

Many famous faces from Greater Manchester started their careers in kids telly

Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023

‘I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like Abba’ – Stephen Mulhern’s honest playlist

The presenter loves a bit of Swedish pop and somehow still isn’t sick of Mr Brightside – but which tune led to his face swelling up like a balloon?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2023

This is what Joe Swash cooks for his family of seven

Part cookbook, part memoir, ‘Joe’s Kitchen’ is filled with simple, straightforward guaranteed crowd-pleasers

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

The staggering amount I'm a Celebrity stand-ins are paid to wait on show

The celebrities are treated to first-class flights, hotels, and huge paychecks for waiting

Liverpool Echo · Nov 11, 2022

I’m A Celebrity stand-by stars paid £20k despite never setting foot in the jungle revealed

When a celeb departs so early into the series it can provide a major headache for show bosses but - luckily - they make sure there is a standby ready in case of such a situation

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022