Utterly Brilliant!

'A vivid, beautifully written and often moving book, skilfully dovetailing memoir, history, art and a cycling pilgrimage across Europe into a unique and uplifting whole. If you think you know who Timmy Mallett is, you're in for a rewarding surprise!' Professor Brian Cox

'A must read. This is a journey brimming with love and laughter that's also deeply moving. Timmy's glass isn't just half full, it's positively overflowing!' Lorraine Kelly

Timmy Mallett, host of Wacaday, has cheered millions of lives with his fantastic specs, vivacious personality and 'Utterly brilliant!' catchphrase.

In 2018 he certainly needed every bit of his natural exuberance: to honour his brother Martin, he cycled the El Camino de Santiago just as the 'Beast from the East' hit northern Europe.

Utterly Brilliant!: My Life's Journey is a moving autobiography of courage and determination in the face of heartache. With humour and honesty Timmy tells of his pilgrimage along a route travelled by so many over the centuries, weaving together history and personal stories in a hugely entertaining manner.

This is an autobiography that will be loved by Timmy's fans and enjoyed by those interested in discovering the human face behind a celebrity name, and those considering going on pilgrimage themselves. Full of heart and Timmy's characteristic charm, Utterly Brilliant will leave you uplifted and poignantly aware of how important it is to live every moment of every day.

A 16-page colour insert featuring pictures of Timmy, his family and friends, and a selection of his wonderful Camino paintings Foreword by Michaela Stachan He's recently appeared on Lorraine, Good Morning Britain, This Morning, and ITV's Loose Women Readers will be touched and inspired by Timmy's dedication to celebrating his brother Martin's life TV, radio and the press are always keen to feature Timmy, and his agent is confident we'll get great publicity for the book Wide ranging, including the story of St James, biblical references, history, reflection on pilgrimage, biography (Timmy's childhood, family life, career, growing reputation as an artist, etc)