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’s 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.
Title | Storyville - Season 28 Episode 17 Dogs of War |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United Kingdom |
Studio | BBC Four, BBC Two |
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Keyword | current affairs |
First Air Date | Nov 15, 1997 |
Last Air date | Jun 18, 2024 |
Season | 28 Season |
Episode | 660 Episode |
Runtime | 85:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 7.57/ 10 by 7.00 users |
Popularity | 30.823 |
Language | English |