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Harry Clark is to embark on a trip to Rome in the hopes of meeting The Pope for a new one-off BBC documentary, it has been announced.
The 25-year-old – winner of The Traitors series two in the guise of a Traitor – has spoken frequently of his Christian faith and how it shapes his day-to-day life.
In the 60-minute doc Harry Clark Goes To Rome, the former Army engineer – raised Roman Catholic in Nottinghamshire – will travel to the Vatican City in search of an answer to whether religious belief can survive the modern world.
A synopsis for the BBC Two programme reads: “As he prepares for his journey, Harry opens up conversations with those closest to him: his girlfriend Anna, his family and friends, his childhood priest, and the most important woman in his life – his mum, Georgia – who accompanies him to Rome.
“Along the way, he is challenged on his ‘lapsed’ habits, engages in traditional Catholic pilgrim practices and raises interesting questions about the role of faith in modern Britain.
“Running parallel to this spiritual journey is Harry’s determined – and often comic – attempt to reach the very top of the Vatican hierarchy. Through letters, phone calls, social media messages and every conceivable route of access, Harry pursues a meeting with the Pope, despite the scepticism of friends who question the odds. As one friend puts it bluntly: ‘Why would the Pope want to see you?’
Speaking about the show, Clark said: “Faith has shaped who I am from a young age, so being able to travel to Rome with the BBC is something I never imagined possible.
“This feels like a once-in-a-lifetime journey, and I’m excited to share this news and every step of my epic adventure. I’m praying that it may even lead to meeting Pope Leo.”
Harry Clark Goes To Rome is due to air on BBC Two and iPlayer later this year.
