The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe
tv show

4 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired April 17, 2022
Overview
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.

Episode 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - 1h 47m
Air Date
April 20, 2022
Overview
The truth emerges when Anne and John are interviewed by the police. The case goes to trial where Anne pleads not guilty on the grounds of marital coercion.
Guest Stars
Karl Pilkington
as
DC Phil Bayley
Colin R. Campbell
as
Anne's Brother
Carrie Cohen
as
Anne's Mother
Ellis Jones
as
Anne's Father
Freddie Davies
as
Ronald Darwin
Karina Fernandez
as
Anne's Solicitor
Deka Walmsley
as
Det. Supt Tony Hutchinson
Andrew Lancel
as
DS Paul Sampson
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Andrea Kristina
as
Strip Search Person
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Holly Burns
as
Carer
Gerard Horan
as
Prosecution Barrister
Milo Twomey
as
Defence Barrister