The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe
The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

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.

Created By

Chris Lang

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

First Air Date

April 17, 2022

Last Air Date

April 20, 2022

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English, French

Production Companies

Story FilmsITV

Networks

ITV1

Episode 4
S01E04

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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