Some people will do anything to avoid their problems. Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan star in this bizarre true con story about a couple who became a notorious media sensation. When a man fakes his own death with the help of his wife, they end up neck deep in a sea of lies, crime and deception.

Drama
Year 2022
1 Season

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.

Year: 2022

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E1 • Episode 1
1. 46min
2. TV-14
3. CC
4. HD
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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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E2 • Episode 2
1. 46min
2. TV-14
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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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E3 • Episode 3
1. 46min
2. TV-14
3. CC
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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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E4 • Episode 4
1. 46min
2. TV-14
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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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Cast
Monica Dolan

Anne Darwin
Eddie Marsan

John Darwin
Mark Stanley

Mark Darwin
Dominic Applewhite

Anthony Darwin
David Fynn

David Leigh
Alice Harding

Louise

Crew
Richard Laxton

Director
Chris Lang

Writer

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