The Literature Network - Making a splash on the river ; From playing a young Pope John Paul II and portraying Trevor Howard in a Brief Encounter spoof, actor John Sackville has literally taken the plunge and is messing about on the river.

Making a splash on the river ; From playing a young Pope John Paul II and portraying Trevor Howard in a Brief Encounter spoof, actor John Sackville has literally taken the plunge and is messing about on the river.

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From: Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph
Date: 20080403
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From playing a young Pope John Paul II and portraying Trevor Howard in a Brief Encounter spoof, actor John Sackville has literally taken the plunge and is messing about on the river.

For he is appearing as one of the trio of chaps in Jerome K Jerome's classic comedy, Three Men in a Boat.

Sharply contrasting roles - but they demonstrate perfectly the versatility of this talented and sought-after young actor.

Although he would not claim to have boosted the chances of the Cambridge crew winning last weekend's boat race, he and his co-cast members are certain to make a splash when the comedy ...

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Making a splash on the river ; From playing a young Pope John Paul II and portraying Trevor Howard in a Brief Encounter spoof, actor John Sackville has literally taken the plunge and is messing about on the river.

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