From Gangster To Novelist: The Vic Dark Story (Crime Documentary) | Real Stories

Danny interviews Vic Dark, a man who spent 19 years in prison for a series of crimes including armed robbery, stabbing and shooting. Once regarded as `the hardest man in Parkhurst', Dark exploited his reputation to work as a sidekick for some of London's most feared gangsters before deciding to live on the right side of the law as a novelist.
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[@mattgiant8836]

It's always impressive when someone changes their life around for the better. Anyone can change, they just need a chance and support to do it.

[@MegaJakerobinson]

I’ve heard and read about vic dark and he’s very well respected both by gangsters and people. There’s a screw who mentions him and said he’s a great man he paid for a treatment he needed whilst working and vic said I don’t want you to do anything for me but get better!

[@helmandtigers]

Love or hate him Danny’s made a good living out of his image! And not spent wasted yrs behind the door

[@TheJapanChannelDcom]

Danny thinks pretending to be a tough guy on TV makes him "hard". It doesn't, Danny. 😀

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

It's laughable, he's so little.

[@stimpgimpson1206]

He literally said he wasn't a hard man.

[@TheJapanChannelDcom]

@@stimpgimpson1206 Sounds like we have a Danny fan! 😀

[@brimcilroy9002]

​He's 6ft1

[@TheJapanChannelDcom]

@@brimcilroy9002 Does that impress you? 😀

[@lianefehrle9921]

Proud of this guy. He did his time yet he is still paying for it. Dude teach the kids the right way to live. He was the oldest brother. Being the oldest is way harder to be. The younger ones see the mistakes the older ones do and they don’t do it.

[@danw1374]

Vic is still being monitored by the police even though he's done his time. Seems they won't close the file on him.

[@charlescook7663]

I had the pleasure of meeting Vic when I was doing an 8 stretch in parkhurst, I did a little favour for him when I got a little home leave at the end of my bird, he was the real deal , never played on his rep, and as Charlie bronson said, Vic was the genuine article, a pleasure and honour to know him.

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

I cant see this man lasting long with todays feral child gangs, if they decided to "ave a go". Danny dyer, has actually admitted he is no tough guy. I remember his first tv performance in a drama. Not known for his intellige*** either 😂.

[@katherinecollins4685]

Very interesting

[@unbothered1462]

This is so old! Danny as since acted on EastEnders and also found out that he is related to the British Royal Family.

[@GET_YOUTUBE_VIEWS_m054]

You have a real talent for storytelling, keep it up!😊

[@Ruffy27726]

I can’t take Danny serious. He’s as hard as a wet blanket. The way he struts around and tries to act tough is comical. I can just imagine how he carries on around birds after a couple of pints haha

[@brandonshaw2120]

Just shut up ffs. HE'S AN ACTOR and he was brought up in that area. He's never claimed to be a serious criminal.

[@kdlofty]

He's an actor playing a part. That said, it is laughable.

[@danw1374]

He's permanently stuck in character, got to hand it to him for keeping up the facade all these years lol

[@johannacastro7159]

Liked shared subscribed epic content ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ and free

[@kevinmeercat919]

these people should be locked up in prison.

[@tanz909]

I know this is old, but know one else could have done this interview better than Danny Dyer.

[@vincentfrench6912]

Legend

[@andrewgates9518]

"Rick" dark is the real McCoy... maybe Danny should interview him then 😂😂

[@amazeus1980]

How societies are constructed affects how people behave. Life conditions have to change, human relationships, interaction have to change. Isolating those who find themselves in desperate condition is not the answer. Isolation is what lead these people to do the crime.

[@Fred509washingtonND]

I put captions on to hopefully get a better understanding…fooking hilarious!!😆😆😆

[@brandonshaw2120]

24:48 Is that Glen Tamplin who was on James English?

[@Rossboy2112]

Yes

[@slave-crow]

Life of parents lived by them whether they took loans begged somebody for support humiliations bad stories damaging acts fights battles etcetraw are burden legal of kids. I inherited it all whilst born on 19th April 1974 in my village. And I lovingly respectfully carry the burden even though I am solo with zero support

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

What?

[@scottsaul]

Sausage peanuts picnic haunted house ,shoes and socks. I can do that as well slave crow just put random words together like you lol.😂

[@mmazambia]

Danny Dyer . Lol

[@brendanword9767]

3 in 1 day 😂😂 , no honour amongst thieves anymore ☘️ And sad to say because this world will eat us up aloan ...

[@scottsaul]

7:19 At 4 minutes 12 he says RICK DARK is the real McCoy why did they do a documentary on VIC DARK rhen?lol.

[@user-le8ll3kh8c]

Danny dyer muppet , supposed to do interview with blink McDonald & done a runner 😂😂😂😂😂

[@bubz3t136]

Dyer said he and Vic were "30 years apart", when they're really only 21 years apart.

[@briandoherty245]

Ya that had me thinking vic is near 80 now.

[@russcooke5671]

I thought he said I’ve got a loo rool

[@joseg7710]

If you were Pizza and went to jail for holding ilegal gambling in your shop. How would you feel for going to Vegas and blowing your money legally knowing you're being cheating by the game.....

[@ifcukin8mufc168]

Stay away from the houthis touties Vic ! Great Doc Btw .. Stay Good !

[@leniruess1719]

Lol danny is ridiculous what is this

[@edwardemery2092]

How old is this guy now ?

[@danw1374]

In his 60s so he's knocking on a bit but he doesn't look his age at all.

[@danl5592]

20years in prison for how much? You can make £50/60 a year as a tradesman like a plumber. 😂😅😂😅

[@bladerunner2255]

Yeah but is back breaking work init

[@ambitionsskyyyy]

@@bladerunner2255 😂😂

[@tonyjonty8030]

Crime does pay!... the hours are good,..and you travel alot, from jail to jail

[@lukecoggins5137]

I could take em

[@nunyabznz]

I couldn't understand much, due to accents. I would have needed subtitles

[@muddydog6605]

😂 Guessing you're American

[@MrCtsSteve]

Yea our cousins across the pond talk funny ..lol ​@@muddydog6605

[@janetcw9808]

Subtitles are available x

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

If you click on captions icon , subtitles available .

[@stimpgimpson1206]

Why? Easy to understand.

[@user-vw6kn5fw6o]

;W

[@uncoveringthetruth8116]

Harry potter

[@End_Illegal_Apartheid_israel]

wow

[@donsmithered5623]

I recently found out that my mums and ours long time family friend , Chris , is Vics cousin!? 😳 He and his wife were/are teachers. Their daughters are all VERY successful in the film industry and lawyers that help a lot of people. I guess , there’s something in the genes? To be doing something full on regardless of the path 🫡 and being good at it 🤔🫡🫶

[@RenegadeSound]

100% right, look at Prince Andrew given all of life's advantages and still a f*ck up , to mention just but one .

[@emilybeeson-ed6eq]

Oh god my dad is he’s cousin 😂😂 maybe ik ur mums friend