John Levene Shoots Things in the Appalachian Mountains

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Ahh, John Levene, the gentle giant of Doctor Who. It’s been 40 years since he last played Sgt Benton, but we love to hear his stories whether they’re on DVD extras, in magazines interviews (like this one), or at conventions.

A video was recently uploaded which stars the former UNIT dogsbody using a gun for the first time – and not just one gun, either.

The video description reads “In January of 2011, while vacationing in the Appalachian Mountains in the U.S.A., John “Sgt. Benton” Levene, got the opportunity to enjoy a special target practicing session.” And you can certainly see the man who has never held a loaded gun before getting into the spirit of things!

This is a nice way to pass a few minutes and compare the real life Levene with the reliable Benton, and consider what a good job this one-time extra and monster actor did.

Meanwhile, if you’re heading to Stockton-on-Tees today for the Kapow event, you’ll see Levene with Sylvester McCoy and Terry Molloy (and me, if you’re eagle-eyed).

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