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The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

Series 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.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

47 min per episode

Air Date Window

2022 – 2022

Premiered: Sun, Apr 17, 2022

Created By
Chris LangChris Lang

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Apr 20, 2022

Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”

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.

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The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe | Trailer | BritBoxOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-11

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Lang

Original Score & Music

Harry Escott, Ben Pearson

Director of Photography

Sergio Delgado

Film Editing

Barry Moen, James Taylor

Producers

Chris Lang, David Nath, Alison Sterling, Sofia Noronha, Susie Liggat

Department Leadership Roster

Alison Sterling

Producer

Harry Escott

Original Music Composer

Ben Pearson

Original Music Composer

Sergio Delgado

Director of Photography

Barry Moen

Editor

James Taylor

Editor

Claire Kenny

Production Design

Richard Cooke

Costume Design

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

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What is The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe about?

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.

How many seasons does The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe have?

The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe?

Key cast members in The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe include Eddie Marsan, Monica Dolan, Mark Stanley, Dominic Applewhite.

Who created or directed The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe?

The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe was developed and directed by Chris Lang.