EVERYONE'S favourite panto star Phil Walker is back with a role as Silly Billy in Blackburn's panto production of Jack and the Beanstalk, opening tonight.

The wacky comedian will be joined on stage by Big Brother's Spencer, who plays our hero Jack.

The classic panto tells the story of Jack, a poor country boy, who trades the family cow for a handful of magic beans, which grow into an enormous beanstalk reaching up into the clouds.

Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds himself in the castle of an unfriendly giant."

Outwitting the giant, Jack is able to retrieve many goods once stolen from his family, including an enchanted goose that lays golden eggs.

Jack then escapes by chopping down the beanstalk. The giant, who is pursuing him, falls to his death.

Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime, King George's Hall, Blackburn, until December 31. For tickets call 01254 582582.