Eddie Marsan
John Darwin
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Synopsis
The extraordinary and compelling story of how John Darwin faked his own death to claim life insurance and avoid bankruptcy will be told in The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe. The drama relates how Anne Darwin's husband, a prison officer, came up with the hare-brained scheme to defraud insurance companies, unbeknownst to their two sons.
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The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe
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1. Episode 1Now viewing2022-04-1747m7.5We meet John and Anne Darwin, a couple plagued by debt. Facing bankruptcy John decides to fake his own death using his canoe, much to the horror of his wife. They successfully pull it off and John goes into hiding while Anne consoles her sons.
2. Episode 22022-04-1847m7.5John successfully applies for a passport to create a new identity, while forcing Anne to demand an inquest into his death so they can get the insurance pay out.
3. Episode 32022-04-1947m7.5John has had enough of being dead and returns to England to declare he is suffering from amnesia. Journalists hunt down Anne in Panama and their story starts to unravel.
4. Episode 42022-04-2047m7.5The truth emerges when Anne and John are interviewed by the police. The case goes to trial where Anne pleads not guilty on the grounds of marital coercion.
Cast
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Monica Dolan
Anne Darwin
Mark Stanley
Mark Darwin
Dominic Applewhite
Anthony Darwin
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FAQ
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Is The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe have?
The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe has 1 season and 4 episodes.
When did The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe first air?
The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe first aired in 2022.
Is The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe still running?
The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe?
The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe is classified as Drama, Crime.