The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe
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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.

  • Drama
  • Year 2022
  • 46 min

Eddie Marsan stars as a conman who faked his own death in this bizarre true story. When ex-teacher John took drastic action to claim life insurance money, he convinced his wife to play along & deceive everyone they knew - including their own sons.

  1. Year: 2022
  • The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe: Script to Screen

    The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe: Script to Screen

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    Writer Chris Lang takes you from the page to the final product with this deep dive into the written word behind the miniseries.

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    What Is TTHWTC?

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    Get an inside look at the true story behind "The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe" and it's journey from the headlines to the screen.

  • The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe: Creating the World

    The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe: Creating the World

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    Get an immersive look at the making of The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe from the perspective of the artists who brought the story to life.