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The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

7.020221 seasonTV SeriesDramaCrime

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,…

ProducersChris Lang·David Nath

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Apr 17, 2022 7.5
E2
Episode 2
Apr 18, 2022 7.5
E3
Episode 3
Apr 19, 2022 7.5
E4
Episode 4
Apr 20, 2022 7.5

Cast

EMEddie Marsan
Eddie Marsan
John Darwin
MDMonica Dolan
Monica Dolan
Anne Darwin
MSMark Stanley
Mark Stanley
Mark Darwin
DADominic Applewhite
Dominic Applewhite
Anthony Darwin

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The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe?

The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe is streaming on Britbox and BritBox in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe on Netflix?

No, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BritBox.

Is The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox and BritBox instead.

Where can I watch The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe for free?

The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe is available on Britbox and BritBox in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe?

The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe?

No — The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe based on a true story?

Yes — The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).