Drama series based on real events. John applies for a passport to create a new identity.

John successfully applies for a passport to create a new identity, while forcing Anne to demand an inquest into his death so that they can continue with their plan.

The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe

Eddie Marsan is the conman who faked his death - a bizarre true story

Eddie Marsan stars as a man who fakes his own death in this bizarre true story. When John takes action to claim life insurance money, he convinces his wife to play along.

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Four-part drama series based on real events. A man facing ruin decides to fake his death.

We meet John and Anne Darwin, a couple plagued by debt. Facing bankruptcy, John decides to fake his own death using his canoe, much to the horror of his wife.

Drama series based on real events. John has had enough of being dead and comes home.

John has had enough of being dead and returns to England to declare he is suffering from amnesia, and is reunited with his sons. Journalists hunt down Anne and the story unravels.

The concluding part of the drama series based on real events. The truth finally emerges.

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.

The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe

The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe

Series 1

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4