The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

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Eddie Marsan stars as a conman who faked his own death in this bizarre true story. When ex-teacher John took drastic action to claim life insurance money, he convinced his wife to play along & deceive everyone they knew - including their own sons.

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S1 AFL. 1 - Episode 1
15 april 2022
47min.
TV-14
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.
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S1 AFL. 2 - Episode 2
17 april 2022
46min.
TV-14
John successfully applies for a passport to create a new identity, while forcing Anne to demand an inquest into his death so they can get the insurance payout.
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S1 AFL. 3 - Episode 3
18 april 2022
47min.
TV-14
John has had enough of being dead and returns to England to declare he is suffering from amnesia. He is reunited with his sons.
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S1 AFL. 4 - Episode 4
19 april 2022
47min.
TV-14
Anne and John are interviewed by the police - the truth emerges. The case goes to trial where Anne pleads not guilty on the grounds of marital coercion.
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