The story of the "Canoe Man" John Darwin who faked his own death and tried to start a new life with a false identity.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Bernard HillJohn Darwin | John Darwin |
 Saskia ReevesAnne Darwin | Anne Darwin |
 Jeremy LegatAnthony Darwin | Anthony Darwin |
| PPhilip CorreiaMark Darwin | Mark Darwin |
| KKate AmblerFlick | Flick |
 Jeremy SwiftDS Twist | DS Twist |
 Joseph BalderramaCarlos | Carlos |
| CCarl ProctorDesk Sergeant | Desk Sergeant |
 Philip McGoughJournalist | Journalist |
 Peter CellierJudge | Judge |
 Mary RoscoeSolicitor | Solicitor |
| EEmelia DobieReceptionist | Receptionist |
 Bill ThomasFarmer | Farmer |