As these pictures show, much of the filming for The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe actually took place in the town where his plot was hatched. For details of other TV shows and movies to be filmed in our area, click here.
5. In disguise
John at one point hid next door to the couple's Seaton Carew home and would disguise himself for secret walks along the sea front. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Journey's start
He eventually flew to Panama before his wife later joined him after insurers paid her following his "death". Photo: Frank Reid
7. 'Unbelievable'
Marsan, who has appeared in movies such as The World’s End, said of his role: “The story of how and why John Darwin faked his own death to defraud insurance companies is fascinating, and if it weren’t fact, you’d think it unbelievable." Photo: Frank Reid
8. Have we scene this location before?
Seaton's The Front was also the location for several scenes in Mike Leigh's acclaimed 1997 movie Career Girls, starring Mark Benton, Andy Serkis and the late Katrin Cartlidge. Photo: Frank Reid