The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

7.2
/10
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Four-part drama based on the extraordinary story of how prison officer John Darwin faked his own death to claim life insurance and avoid bankruptcy - unbeknownst to his two sons.
  • 47min
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 4
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The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

season 1

serie United Kingdom 2022 - 2022

Episode rating

Season 1
7.2
E1
7.2
E2
7.6
E3
7.5
E4

Cast of season 1

In order of relevance in the season

Episodes of season 14

  • 7.2
    /10

    Episode #1.1
    episode S1.E1 april 2022
    Facing bankruptcy, John Darwin decides to fake his own death using his canoe, much to the horror of his wife, Anne. John goes into hiding while Anne consoles their sons.
  • 7.2
    /10

    Episode #1.2
    episode S1.E2 april 2022
    John successfully applies for a fake passport to create a new identity, while forcing Anne to demand an inquest into his death so that they can get the insurance payout.
  • 7.6
    /10

    Episode #1.3
    episode S1.E3 april 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.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Episode #1.4
    episode S1.E4 april 2022
    The truth emerges when John and Anne are interviewed by the police. The case goes to trial where Anne pleads not guilty on the grounds of marital coercion.