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Dogs of War
A Storyville documentary that tells the untold story of a seemingly ordinary Englishman who spent more than 40 years as a mercenary, fighting other people鈥檚 wars for money.
A Storyville documentary that tells the untold story of a seemingly ordinary Englishman who spent more than 40 years as a mercenary, fighting other people鈥檚 wars for money.
Basingstoke-based Dave Tompkins was a petty thief who craved adventure. His career as an international mercenary began in Africa and took him all over the world - to Afghanistan, Croatia and later to Colombia, where he led a team commissioned to assassinate notorious Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar.
In Dogs of War, Dave tells his extraordinary story.
On TV
Sunday
22:00
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Interviewed Guest | David Tomkins |
Production Manager | Isobel Oram |
Broadcasts
- Sunday 22:00
- Tuesday 22:00
- Next Saturday 21:30