LITTLE Harry Smith got a panto-style pick-me-up during a visit to hospital.
The seven-year-old, of Clacton, was at Colchester General Hospital when the cast of the Princes Theatre’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk popped in to say hello to poorly youngsters.
Harry came face to face with evil queen Natasha Brooke, as well as meeting Coronation Street star Charlie Condou, who plays Simple Simon.
Hospital spokesman Graham Appleton said: “Charlie was very relaxed and good with the children, and it was surprising how many people in the hospital recognised him going down to the children’s ward.
“It is also a big lift and a distraction for the parents at what is sometimes quite a difficult time.”
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