
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.

as DC Phil Bayley

as Anne's Brother

as Anne's Mother

as Anne's Father

as Ronald Darwin

as Anne's Solicitor

as Det. Supt Tony Hutchinson

as DS Paul Sampson

as Strip Search Person

as Carer

as Prosecution Barrister

as Defence Barrister

as Judge

as Louise

as Flick

as Low Newton Prison Officer

as John's Solicitor

as Prison Officer

as Reporter

as Jailor

as Grace