Plot
The extraordinary and compelling story of how John Darwin faked his own death to claim life insurance and avoid bankruptcy will be told in The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe. The drama relates how Anne Darwin's husband, a prison officer, came up with the hare-brained scheme to defraud insurance companies, unbeknownst to their two sons.
Cast
as John Darwin
as Anne Darwin
as Mark Darwin
as Anthony Darwin
Creator
Network
Status
Ended
First Aired Date
April 17, 2022
Last Aired Date
April 20, 2022
Production Companies
Story Films
ITV
Type
Miniseries
Number of Season
1
Number of Episodes
4
Links
Gallery
Reviews
I have seen Eddie Marian a few times in supporting roles, so I was glad to see him as a lead character. The mini-series is based on an actual case and judging from a general perusal of that case, they seem to have stuck pretty close to actual events. It is not mesmerizing viewing but it held my interest well enough. Marsan’s character is portrayed as being rather irrersistably charming, or clo…
Currently at
The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe
2022|4 Episodes
The extraordinary and compelling story of how John Darwin faked his own death to claim life insurance and avoid bankruptcy.
View All Seasons