London Gangster Vic Dark Tells His Story

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  • čas přidán 21. 12. 2019
  • James English, The Anything Goes Show Ep82.
    The story of Vic Dark
    Vic is the most notorious armed robber on the London underworld. He has spent more than twenty years behind bars, Vic Dark is a deeply terrifying man. He has been charged With murder and countless armed robberies Vic Dark's life will leave you breathless with excitement; his violence will shock you. He tells of his work as the enforcer for London's most feared gangsters, of his life inside where he was rated the hardest man in Parkhurst, and one of vics robbery which ended with Vic taking a policeman, a pyjama-clad Irish man and a Chinese chef hostage in a police car.
    Vic now on his 60's has turned over a new leaf and is now trying to help kids not make the same mistakes he did.
    All Vic's contact information
    Facebook - / vicdarkofficial
    Instagram - / vicdarkofficial
    Website - www.vicdark.co.uk
    Email - info@vicdark.co.uk
    Vic’s website and marketing managed by - www.sproutmemedia.com
    My social media links ⬇️⬇️
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Komentáře • 938

  • @tristrambennis
    @tristrambennis Před 4 lety +244

    James's English podcast is turning to be one of the best on CZcams.

    • @Bobbypoorwife
      @Bobbypoorwife Před 4 lety +7

      Full of people you don’t want to be like. Worlds dumbest criminals and then some

    • @darrenhill5802
      @darrenhill5802 Před 4 lety +2

      Nah

    • @jasonantigua6825
      @jasonantigua6825 Před 4 lety +5

      Better than Attwood! He’s definitely suspect

    • @waynegordon3445
      @waynegordon3445 Před 3 lety +5

      jason antigua 😂😂😂ah mate.. give Atwood a pass pal.. I think the narcs just left its mark that’s all..

  • @maxngm8590
    @maxngm8590 Před 3 lety +40

    One of the most old school polite guests you've had on here I'd say, would never have thought it till u hear him speak

  • @stefancarafelli444
    @stefancarafelli444 Před 4 lety +5

    Great interview, as usual. Thanks from Italy

  • @maxinesutherland1110
    @maxinesutherland1110 Před 4 lety +5

    Loved this was a great watch n love how honest he actualy was,lk forward te more podcassts,excellent work james 👍🏻

  • @stephenwhite2488
    @stephenwhite2488 Před 4 lety +4

    total respect to vic and you james. an excellent interview. regards steve

  • @CharlxsDrawx6
    @CharlxsDrawx6 Před 4 lety +10

    Been looking forward to this James this man Vic Dark is a underworld legend with tons of stories...
    Happy Christmas buddy

  • @dannyevans8328
    @dannyevans8328 Před 4 lety +9

    Bloody ell @James English Ive watched loads of your content , and for me this guy Vic Dark is the realest guest you have had on. Excellent work brother

  • @manlikedave1
    @manlikedave1 Před 4 lety +11

    These interviews keep getting better James. I'm a big fan of your channel 👍

  • @o.b.herbie4135
    @o.b.herbie4135 Před 4 lety +34

    Seen this guy on a couple of documentaries but never on a podcast one to one, brilliant James keep them coming mate 👍🏽

  • @jamiestacey7862
    @jamiestacey7862 Před 2 lety

    Another great one James thank you mate

  • @jimtheyid
    @jimtheyid Před 4 lety +1

    New to these podcasts and videos , Absolutely excellent . Keep them coming

  • @peteearles1937
    @peteearles1937 Před 4 lety +6

    Another great interview. Well done James and great to see Vic saying it like it is. Great advice. Keep it up.

  • @davidthompson876
    @davidthompson876 Před 3 lety +5

    I’ve always enjoyed listening to Vic you can just tell he’s proper and good on him helping the kids steering away from knifes and gangs

  • @rickyrodgers7675
    @rickyrodgers7675 Před 4 lety +1

    Another SUPER Vid, James. Enjoyed immensely mate. True saying never to old to change your ways.👍👍👍

  • @Deano_Longley
    @Deano_Longley Před 10 měsíci

    A brilliant interview James,real top notch stuff from Vic a true pro at what he did and now helping others not make the same mistakes as he made is a measure of the man

  • @jamiebruce4924
    @jamiebruce4924 Před 4 lety +14

    Massive thanks to Vic for sharing his story

  • @5taunch
    @5taunch Před 3 lety +3

    Gotta be one of the best stories out there.
    Vic is a real one

  • @benellis2685
    @benellis2685 Před 2 lety

    Fascinating interview James I been watching your content all day 👍

  • @adrianmitchell8798
    @adrianmitchell8798 Před 3 lety +2

    " give each other a way out " is a lovely way of putting it for turning away from confrontation. I obviously remember Vic from Danny dyer he is also on a documentary called "the end"About EastEnder villains.. Another great Podcast James Spot on 👌👍

  • @paulchurchill5800
    @paulchurchill5800 Před 4 lety +20

    This is the best one yet....absolutely brilliant interview

  • @longshlongsilver293
    @longshlongsilver293 Před 4 lety +246

    Vic's the real deal. No Dave courtney bollocks here.

    • @galaxyssecrets4743
      @galaxyssecrets4743 Před 3 lety +16

      Dave Courtney what a tosser

    • @johnryan902
      @johnryan902 Před 3 lety +2

      Yes or no who is respected more Vic or Dave Courtney or the jaffet

    • @gordonferrar7782
      @gordonferrar7782 Před 3 lety +4

      Dave Courtney is a turn he admits himself. His interviews are gold he's just trying to blag a living like all of us.

    • @Anonymous.187
      @Anonymous.187 Před 3 lety +1

      Good old plastic Dave is a good actor.

    • @Tor010
      @Tor010 Před 3 lety +2

      Fuck yeah. You wouldn't fuck with Vic in jail, guy just gets people to come at with knifes to show how to disarm them lol...legend

  • @zamiadams4343
    @zamiadams4343 Před 3 lety +3

    Fantastic interview, credit to you James and all the very best to Vic.

  • @marioarciello7373
    @marioarciello7373 Před 4 lety +1

    Great interview James

  • @dmc8483
    @dmc8483 Před 4 lety +1

    Cracking interview that james 👍

  • @markclarke2680
    @markclarke2680 Před 4 lety +5

    Top shelf again James 👍🏻

  • @stu8427
    @stu8427 Před 4 lety +18

    Bin looking forward to this one. Cheers James cheers Vic top lads

  • @victorias3804
    @victorias3804 Před 3 lety

    Aww James I have nearly watched all of your interviews.. Even the ones I think na I won't watch this for long.. I end up glued..
    Somevi have watched 2-3 times.. But I'm guna run out soon.. I just want to say I thank you have a excellent talent for this.. You must go away and have your own opinion on people but you seem to give everyone the same chance to tell there stories. Thank really really thankyou 💙

  • @rhythmsaint73
    @rhythmsaint73 Před 2 lety +1

    Stellar interview and conversation
    I’ve Seen Vick tell his story few times over the years this was the best .
    His insight to prison is great certain criminals treated inappropriately and pedos get protection . I hope he’s doing well now Z
    Great stuff James

  • @LindaPow
    @LindaPow Před 4 lety +4

    bringing all the best Geezers together... getting really interesting!

  • @sharp6135
    @sharp6135 Před 4 lety +6

    Yes James was wondering when you'd have Vic Dark on, Class interview as always

  • @towerpower6867
    @towerpower6867 Před 4 lety +2

    Brilliant interview James and thank you Vic. Really interesting.

  • @kingsleycracknell7081
    @kingsleycracknell7081 Před rokem +4

    Great interview. James is a top interviewer, allows people to talk, sets great paths of conversations and it always ends up a worthwhile programme. People like Vic have so much good to pass on.

  • @hummingbird2256
    @hummingbird2256 Před 3 lety +12

    There are hard men and then there is Vic... great story's.
    Seems like a good guy.

  • @TheNotoriousGhost
    @TheNotoriousGhost Před 3 lety

    Another good chat. Never heard nothing but good words about Vic

  • @jonnysmythe
    @jonnysmythe Před 4 lety +12

    Very honest and straightforward talking from a guy that’s clearly been there done it! He will get far more kids to drop the knife than any MP or police officer! Well done to him for changing his mind set and life. Great interview thanks

    • @Mrsusan1000
      @Mrsusan1000 Před 2 lety

      What like the part he ripped open the side of a van with his bare hands? 😂

  • @garytaylor1020
    @garytaylor1020 Před 4 lety +3

    Really good interview Mr English
    Have a great Christmas

  • @jasonwaterhouse50
    @jasonwaterhouse50 Před 4 lety +2

    Sound geezer nice one as usual great interview keep it up

  • @johnknowles4131
    @johnknowles4131 Před 10 měsíci

    Brilliant interview James and what a life Vic has lived

  • @fuzzyscreentv9414
    @fuzzyscreentv9414 Před 4 lety +5

    Nice one James , vic is a proper geezer 👍

  • @brettburdentherapeuticmass1874

    Great interview with a real bloke, loved it.

  • @jamiestacey7862
    @jamiestacey7862 Před 2 lety

    Always great James i really enjoy these storys

  • @Gazshilton
    @Gazshilton Před 4 lety

    Great interview. very interesting

  • @natecapone1952
    @natecapone1952 Před 4 lety +18

    Proper east London legend and one tough man.

  • @alecsloan2445
    @alecsloan2445 Před 4 lety +1

    Yet another great interview, hope you have a nice xmas and new year bud

  • @traceypace92
    @traceypace92 Před 3 lety +2

    Thought provoking and interesting, I think they should show James podcast in schools and prisons it might change people's mind before they grow old and decide it's time to change

  • @Mabawzir
    @Mabawzir Před 4 lety +4

    Top Marks again James, well done mate

  • @klschroder
    @klschroder Před rokem +4

    Mate what a banging podcast , this is well and truly up there in my top 5 all time best. This bloke can tell a story and had me buzzing like I was there at the time lol . I'm not sure if there is one , and if not , we need a part 2 of this dudes life mate please . Big thanks to you both for this podcast.

  • @eltel4264
    @eltel4264 Před 4 lety

    Great interview

  • @topayistofail9703
    @topayistofail9703 Před 4 lety +1

    Top interview James. Keep up the great work all the best for 2020.

  • @user-jz9on4ek1e
    @user-jz9on4ek1e Před 4 lety +3

    Good podcasts, incredible life story's!!..well done fellas!!

  • @kierankeegan4665
    @kierankeegan4665 Před 4 lety +7

    Another great interview James fairplay

  • @brogantipping2101
    @brogantipping2101 Před 3 lety +1

    Really enjoyed that good show mate 10/10

  • @theweegie5800
    @theweegie5800 Před 4 lety

    Really enjoyed that James..👍

  • @TheDirtytwister
    @TheDirtytwister Před 4 lety +4

    Absolutely brilliant
    What a legend

  • @johnmccairns9611
    @johnmccairns9611 Před 4 lety +6

    Class Jamsey. Great watch mate 👍🏽🙌🏽

  • @ronaldreid5846
    @ronaldreid5846 Před 4 lety

    well another beauty pal they are getting better every week keep up good work pal.merry xms

  • @seanboland3560
    @seanboland3560 Před 3 lety

    Really enjoyed, great podcast , good luck vic talking a lot of sense

  • @safc76
    @safc76 Před 4 lety +3

    Could listen to Vic all day 👍

  • @danlofc5134
    @danlofc5134 Před 4 lety +3

    Soon as I sore this come up I was looking forward to it. Read about vic dark years ago and very interesting interview. Well done mate

  • @leondole813
    @leondole813 Před 7 měsíci

    Brilliant pod cast. Good luck forward Mr Dark.

  • @simonwilson1211
    @simonwilson1211 Před 4 lety +1

    James thanks for this, it was an awesome interview. I look forward to watching your others I missed ( it takes two to Tango) thanks Vic!
    I remember the words still so clearly after 40yrs " I hope you're going to pay for that" The words whispered over my shoulder by my mother in the local corner shop as I stuck a curly wurly into my pocket. Wishing you both a positive 2020 cheers! Simon. A.K.A The Curly Wurly Kid!

  • @timwilliams2415
    @timwilliams2415 Před 4 lety +13

    Wow a movie should be written about this,it would be a good watch.

  • @airforceones679
    @airforceones679 Před 4 lety +8

    Love this interview ican relate abit to the east end I grew up in poplar and bow in the 80s & 90s...Vic dark top guy...

  • @darrensouthward1824
    @darrensouthward1824 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Brilliant interview. Vic never met you but been in company of all your London lads always hear them speak highly of you. A great story you have and bloody he'll you looking great for 63. Jail does one good thing hey. So proud of you as a man , proud of what you said and on knives etc. I was a teen thrown in dispearsel and all ya lads looked out for me , just a tiny kid of a council estate going a big sentence. Cockneys made me a man . Top set of men ,

  • @jameswalsh4277
    @jameswalsh4277 Před 3 lety +2

    Love it James keep up the hard work mate 👍🏆

  • @lijoco2365
    @lijoco2365 Před 4 lety +38

    What a guy!!! If I'm looking as strong and as with it as him at 63 I'll be happy

  • @kaisergeorge1000
    @kaisergeorge1000 Před 4 lety +5

    Absolutely top class show and interview
    You and your family have a great Christmas

  • @davidduffy3021
    @davidduffy3021 Před 4 lety

    Good interview enjoyed it.read Vic's book years ago

  • @jimkearney4439
    @jimkearney4439 Před 4 lety +2

    Some TRUTH from Vic, the interesting stories he tells have came at a serious cost to him, family and friends

  • @garyfagan7972
    @garyfagan7972 Před 4 lety +4

    class interview this one vic dark looks like a boss guy 😎

  • @dannypaterson888
    @dannypaterson888 Před 4 lety +41

    1:10:53 "Always give someone a way out"
    Bit of Sun Tzu, The Art of War, in there.

    • @cassidygerrard
      @cassidygerrard Před 4 lety +9

      Push an enemy to hard and they will act in desperation, reacting in ways you cannot predict

  • @simout3877
    @simout3877 Před 4 lety +2

    nice work james keep it up mate

  • @donnaknoll7394
    @donnaknoll7394 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing, thank you for this. Amazing character

  • @markhutt4494
    @markhutt4494 Před 4 lety +9

    Vic Dark was the MAN they need to make a film about his story TOP CLASS

  • @smithyscousehouse
    @smithyscousehouse Před 4 lety +9

    Respect James mate 👌always interesting, no doubt this one will be too. Vic dark legend

  • @grahammerritt7650
    @grahammerritt7650 Před 4 lety +2

    Another top podcast 👌

  • @sylviabriggs4087
    @sylviabriggs4087 Před 4 lety

    Brilliant thank you for sharing ,

  • @kevym8985
    @kevym8985 Před 4 lety +3

    comes across a very genuine geezer, fairplay to him.

  • @Thebaron87
    @Thebaron87 Před 4 lety +5

    Great interview James I heard this guys story years ago real deal.. 😉

  • @vinnieomahoney6359
    @vinnieomahoney6359 Před 3 lety +1

    This is one real deal proper OG a movie needs making about, talks the talk and walks the walk and always will, never hurt the civilians either

  • @roberthall1885
    @roberthall1885 Před 4 lety

    Great podcast James

  • @richardgormanuk
    @richardgormanuk Před 4 lety +108

    Quote:
    My dad was a Maltese immigrant & my mum was ginger, basically i didn't stand off on a good foot really!
    Made me laugh!

  • @laytonsanderson6717
    @laytonsanderson6717 Před 3 lety +7

    Another great interview ☺️ nice to see the old school morals haven't completely died out yet . Well done to you both 😊

  • @MrHatter2005
    @MrHatter2005 Před 3 lety +1

    Great podcast top fella speaks alot of sense

  • @stignation
    @stignation Před 4 lety +1

    Very good interview indeed, subbed for sure! I do wonder if Vic ever did get that bogey?

  • @Tenmented
    @Tenmented Před 4 lety +10

    Banger phone going off during the interview 🤣🤣🤣🤣 go on vic lad

  • @davidpentland1817
    @davidpentland1817 Před 4 lety +12

    another great podcast James. Looking forward to wee mans second instalment

  • @paulkelso3684
    @paulkelso3684 Před 4 lety +2

    Great podcast with vic dark Jame's , this guy is the real deal . Great interview

  • @Chris-bk7pi
    @Chris-bk7pi Před 4 lety +3

    Great interview
    James your interview skills are spot on,
    Good questions and giving him time to reply, some hosts sometimes speak over etc.
    As for Vic what a proper old school fella.

  • @johnnobrega4767
    @johnnobrega4767 Před 4 lety +4

    James that was a top interview

  • @petermahoney8796
    @petermahoney8796 Před 4 lety +4

    good interveiw well worth a watch

  • @caragray7010
    @caragray7010 Před 6 měsíci

    This is a good one.

  • @scottburnham8583
    @scottburnham8583 Před 4 lety +1

    Should be shown and discussed in schools, fantastic interview and respect...

  • @w2tto
    @w2tto Před 4 lety +3

    What a good one James 👍

  • @frannymuscles2504
    @frannymuscles2504 Před 4 lety +21

    As real as it gets Vic Darke, legend of the east end

  • @andrewadey5352
    @andrewadey5352 Před 4 lety +1

    Very honest interview

  • @Gunners3991
    @Gunners3991 Před 4 lety

    Ive never managed to sit and watch a full interview or podcast without skipping through bits but this upload changed that! Brilliant stuff James English wish some of the old school like Shaw, Mclean and the Krays could make it onto this podcast. I've said it before online but i really wish some material on Albert Reading could be done like a book or a lengthy podcast like this

    • @mrkipling2201
      @mrkipling2201 Před 2 lety +1

      Shame that McClean, the Krays etc died long before this podcast started. Would have been interesting to hear their stories, told by them.

    • @Gunners3991
      @Gunners3991 Před 2 lety +1

      @@mrkipling2201 definitely mate! One man I wish there was more on is Albert Reading. Seen his mini interview on CZcams but he has no books or lengthy interviews like this

    • @mrkipling2201
      @mrkipling2201 Před 2 lety

      @@Gunners3991 👍👍

    • @bobmathews9072
      @bobmathews9072 Před 9 měsíci

      there was a whole episode on him in the t.v series Hard Bastards , unfortunately the series never made it to dvd and there’s only a small excerpt of it on here . Albert died a couple of months ago . @@Gunners3991

  • @glasgowrangers5583
    @glasgowrangers5583 Před 4 lety +13

    Quality James bro I’m early for once this is going to be good this mans got some story to tell cheers for this @James English keep up the good work 👍✊

  • @rjim1
    @rjim1 Před 4 lety +6

    Another superb podcast, James! Its entertaining hearing other peoples views but seriously informative listening to the poor life choices they've made and the dire consequences that can follow!! 👍

  • @besafeyeahbesafe3657
    @besafeyeahbesafe3657 Před 4 lety +1

    Keep up these good guests bro watched him on deadliest men real G