The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

M
2022
Poster for The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

Drama series based on the true story of how John Darwin faked his own death to claim life insurance and... More

Where to watch The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe is available to... More stream in New Zealand now on TVNZ+.

The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe episodes

EPISODE 1.1

Episode 1

We meet John and Anne Darwin, a couple plagued by... More debt. Facing bankruptcy John decides to fake his own death using his canoe, much to the horror of his wife. They successfully pull it off and John goes into hiding while Anne consoles her sons.

EPISODE 1.2

Episode 2

John successfully applies for a passport to create a new... More identity, while forcing Anne to demand an inquest into his death so they can get the insurance pay out.

EPISODE 1.3

Episode 3

John has had enough of being dead and returns to... More England to declare he is suffering from amnesia. Journalists hunt down Anne in Panama and their story starts to unravel.

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Episode 4

The truth emerges when Anne and John are interviewed by... More the police. The case goes to trial where Anne pleads not guilty on the grounds of marital coercion.

The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe | Details

Rating
M,
Genre
Drama, True Story & Biography
Country of origin
UK