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The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe is an ITV television drama series that was first broadcast on 17 April 2022.[2] Written by Chris Lang and directed by Richard Laxton, the programme dramatises the John Darwin disappearance case (2002-2007), where prison officer and teacher John Darwin faked his own death in a canoeing accident, and reappeared five and a half years after he was believed to have died.[3]
Cast
- Eddie Marsan as John Darwin
- Monica Dolan as Anne Darwin
- Mark Stanley as Mark Darwin
- Dominic Applewhite as Anthony Darwin
- Karl Pilkington as DC Phil Bayley
Production
Hartlepool, Walthamstow, Seaton Carew and Middlesbrough were used as filming locations.[1]
Episodes
| Episode | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original airdate | Viewing figures (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "1.1" | Richard Laxton | Chris Lang | 17 April 2022 | 10.09 |
| 2 | "1.2" | Richard Laxton | Chris Lang | 18 April 2022 | 9.23 |
| 3 | "1.3" | Richard Laxton | Chris Lang | 19 April 2022 | 8.62 |
| 4 | "1.4" | Richard Laxton | Chris Lang | 20 April 2022 | 8.81 |
Reception
Stuart Jeffries for The Guardian gave the series four out of five stars.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Where was The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe filmed? North East locations listed". The Northern Echo.
- ^ "The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe release date: Cast and latest news". Radio Times.
- ^ Lawson, Mark (15 April 2022). "Death, fraud and canoes: how a mind-blowing insurance scam became an ITV drama". The Guardian.
- ^ "The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe review – an unforgettable tale of marital muppets". the Guardian. 17 April 2022.
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