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The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe
2022·1 Season·4 Episodes·★ 7.0
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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A tension-led series where questions, pressure, investigation, or shifting trust can keep the story moving from episode to episode.
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Best suited to viewers who want an ongoing hook and a reason to keep watching the next episode.
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Compact commitment · 4 episodes
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The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe
4 episodes
2022
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