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.
- Drama
- Year 2022
- 1 Season
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
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
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
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
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.
- Cast
Monica Dolan
Anne Darwin
Eddie Marsan
John Darwin
Mark Stanley
Mark Darwin
Dominic Applewhite
Anthony Darwin
David Fynn
David Leigh
Alice Harding
Louise
- Crew
Richard Laxton
Director
Chris Lang
Writer
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