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The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe 1

2022-04-17 | Drama,Crime | 4 episodes
Overview
The extraordinary and compelling story of how John Darwin faked his own death to claim life insurance and avoid bankruptcy.

1 Season

Episode

Episode 1 (2022)

We 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.

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Directed By

Richard Laxton

Writer

Chris Lang

Episode 2 (2022)

John 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.

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Directed By

Richard Laxton

Writer

Chris Lang

Episode 3 (2022)

John 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.

Episode 3 poster

Directed By

Richard Laxton

Writer

Chris Lang

Episode 4 (2022)

The 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.

Episode 4 poster

Directed By

Richard Laxton

Writer

Chris Lang

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