The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe
(2022)
Overview
The extraordinary and compelling story of how John Darwin faked his own death to claim life insurance and avoid bankruptcy.
Cast
as John Darwin
as Anne Darwin
as Mark Darwin
as Anthony Darwin
Episodes
Episode 1 8.0
April 17, 2022
We meet John and Anne Darwin, a couple plagued by debt. Facing bankruptcy John decides to fake his own death using his …
Episode 2 8.0
April 18, 2022
John successfully applies for a passport to create a new identity, while forcing Anne to demand an inquest into his dea…
Episode 3 8.0
April 19, 2022
John has had enough of being dead and returns to England to declare he is suffering from amnesia. Journalists hunt down…
Episode 4 0.0
April 20, 2022
The truth emerges when Anne and John are interviewed by the police. The case goes to trial where Anne pleads not guilty…