A magic beanstalk might have helped, but mum-of-three Rachel Brown knew she was on her jack when she got stuck on an icy hill after a trip to the pantomime.

That was until the star-studded cast of Jack and the Beanstalk at Chatham's Central Theatre arrived to give her a push.

The unlikely rescue took place after Mrs Brown got stuck with her parents Lesley and Keith Somm and children Brook, Danny and Kitty-mae after watching the production on Monday evening.

She was left stunned when stars, such as ex-EastEnders actress Emma Barton, who plays Fairy Sugarsnap and CBeebies' Mister Maker, aka Phil Gallagher, who plays Jack, came to their rescue.

Mrs Brown, from Bromley, said she wanted to thank all those who helped - especially the mystery man first on the scene.

She said: "We were stuck in the snow and a gentleman and his son tried to push me out. Then my dad got out and went back into the theatre.

"It was such a mad situation. 'Jack' was at the front passenger window talking to the children. He was such a lovely guy. If it wasn't for them my car would still be there."

Panto producer Emily Wood confirmed the cast had pushed "a number of cars" up the hill.

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