When will the sitcom "Can You Keep a Secret?" premiere?

"Can You Keep a Secret?" is scheduled to premiere in early 2026.

Who stars in the BBC comedy "Can You Keep a Secret?"?

The sitcom stars Dawn French, Mark Heap, Craig Roberts, and Mandip Gill.

What is the plot of "Can You Keep a Secret?"?

The series follows a family who fakes the husband's death for insurance, leading to complications when the daughter-in-law, a police officer, investigates.

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Family Fraud: Dawn French Stars in New Comedy

19 Nov

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Summary

Dawn French plays a widow who fakes her husband's death for insurance.
The plan complicates family life when her police officer daughter-in-law investigates.
The six-part sitcom, filmed in the West Country, premieres in early 2026.

Family Fraud: Dawn French Stars in New Comedy

A new six-part sitcom, "Can You Keep a Secret?", is set to debut on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in early 2026, featuring a star-studded cast including Dawn French. The comedy centers on Debbie Fendon, a determined grandmother who, along with her supposedly deceased husband William, concocts a plan to defraud an insurance company.

The elaborate scheme to secure funds for their retirement begins to unravel when their son Harry, who is dealing with his own family and a potential payout from his father's 'death', faces immense pressure. The situation becomes particularly precarious due to his wife Neha, a local police officer, who could expose the family's fraudulent activities.

Filmed and set in the picturesque West Country, the series explores the dynamics of an unconventional family navigating a criminal venture. This comedy promises to deliver relatable situations and humor as it questions whether the Fendon family can maintain their deception.