The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe

DavidKlyne replied on 20/04/2022 11:58

DavidKlyne

Posted on 20/04/2022 11:58

Anyone else watching this drama staring Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan as canoe man John Darwin and his beleaguered wife? I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy it but as it has gone on I am quite enjoying it. Difficult to know how true to life it is but as a drama it seems to work. I am not sure whether to feel sorry for his wife, she was clearly manipulated but surely had many opportunities stop the ongoing fraud? Final episode tonight and a documentary the following night.

David

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cyberyacht replied on 20/04/2022 17:58

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Posted on 20/04/2022 17:58

Absolutely brilliant acting. Marsan manages to get you to really dislike his character.

Cornersteady replied on 20/04/2022 18:07

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Posted on 20/04/2022 18:07

The place where they lived is Seaton Carew, which is about three miles from Hartlepool, from working there I have kept friends with people living there and it was/is known locally as Seaton Canoe.

Also there was a famous (well to that area) large really well done town sign that went up after the story broke that said

Seaton Canoe - twinned with Panama.

It's on google should you wish to see it.

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Tinwheeler replied on 20/04/2022 18:54

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Posted on 20/04/2022 18:54

I started watching it because there wasn’t much alternative on its first night but I’m glad I did as I’ve found it riveting. I don’t know how factually accurate it is as I only vaguely recall them being arrested but it sure is entertaining👍🏻

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Cornersteady replied on 20/04/2022 19:31

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Posted on 20/04/2022 19:31

This is actually true, Hartlepool people have a completely different accent.

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brue replied on 20/04/2022 19:36

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Posted on 20/04/2022 19:36

I'd read about that Corners, with some amusement.

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I'd read about that Corners, with some amusement.

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DavidKlyne replied on 20/04/2022 21:11

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Posted on 20/04/2022 19:36 by brue

I'd read about that Corners, with some amusement.

Posted on 20/04/2022 21:11

So did I, especially being married to a real Geordie, at least geographically, for over 50 years Although Margaret's accent is hardly discernable as Geordie, never really has been but is really only noticeable in the phrasing of some words. I think it is a nuance only people in the North East would pick up on. I find it amazing that actors can really get into different accents and maintain them.

David

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Posted on 20/04/2022 21:11 by DavidKlyne

So did I, especially being married to a real Geordie, at least geographically, for over 50 years Although Margaret's accent is hardly discernable as Geordie, never really has been but is really only noticeable in the phrasing of some words. I think it is a nuance only people in the North East would pick up on. I find it amazing that actors can really get into different accents and maintain them.

David

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