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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.

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1 hour, 27 minutes

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Sat 26 Oct 2024 21:30

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Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest David Tomkins
Production Manager Isobel Oram

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