10:30AM, Monday 12 February 2024
THE rector of Watlington became overexcited when blessing the snowdrops at St Botolph’s Church in Swyncombe on Sunday.
Rev Daniel Thompson spotted a familiar face on the large crowd — former children’s TV presenter Timmy Mallett.
He said the 68-year-old broadcaster-turned-artist had been his childhood hero and was delighted to pose for pictures with him.
Rev Thompson said: “He was a real star for me. He is a real legend. I’m going to show my father-in-law when I get home.”
As Mallett used to say: “Utterly brilliant!”
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