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.
Year: 2022
E1 • Episode 1
46min
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HD
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.
E2 • Episode 2
46min
TV-14
CC
HD
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 payout.
E3 • Episode 3
46min
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John has had enough of being dead and returns to England to declare he is suffering from amnesia. He is reunited with his sons.
E4 • Episode 4
46min
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HD
Anne and John are interviewed by the police – the truth emerges. The case goes to trial where Anne pleads not guilty on the grounds of marital coercion.
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.
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
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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.
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