The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

"The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe" tells the astonishing true story of John and Anne Darwin, whose elaborate scheme to fake his death in the North Sea captivated the nation. As John’s miraculous return sparked a climate of suspicion, journalist David Leigh investigates the behind-the-scenes secrets and motivations that drove the couple's audacious deception. This behind-the-scenes account offers a compelling look into one of modern life's most extraordinary crimes, full of jaw-dropping revelations and complex human motives.