Can You Keep a Secret? (TV series)
| Can You Keep a Secret? | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Screenplay by | Simon Mayhew-Archer |
| Directed by | Simon Hynd |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Kenton Allen Simon Mayhew-Archer Toby Welch |
| Producers | Lauriel Martin Joe Scantlebury |
| Production companies |
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| Original release | |
| Network | BBC One |
Can You Keep a Secret? is an upcoming BBC One sitcom starring Dawn French and Mark Heap.
Synopsis
A retired couple living in the West Country of England are presented with a unique criminal opportunity to claim life insurance when one of them is mistakenly declared to have died.[1]
Cast
- Dawn French as Debbie Fenton
- Mark Heap as William Fenton
- Craig Roberts as Harry
- Mandip Gill as Neha
Production
The six-part series is created by Simon Mayhew-Archer and directed by Simon Hynd.[2] The series is produced by CBS Studios, Mayhay Studios, and Big Talk Productions. Executive producers are Kenton Allen and Mayhew-Archer and the producers are Lauriel Martin and Joe Scantlebury.[3] Toby Welch joined the project as an executive producer in January 2025.[4]
Mark Heap and Dawn French were announced to be leading the cast in August 2024.[5] The cast also includes Craig Roberts and Mandip Gill.[6]
Filming began in the West Country of England in March 2025.[7][8]
References
- ^ Tinson, Emma (22 August 2024). "Ghosts and This Country bosses team for new BBC sitcom with Dawn French". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ Hibbs, James (22 August 2024). "Dawn French stars in new BBC sitcom from makers of This Country and Ghosts". Radio Times. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (22 August 2024). "Dawn French Returning To BBC For Sitcom 'Can You Keep A Secret?' From CBS Studios, Big Talk & Simon Mayhew-Archer – Edinburgh". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Breaking: Latest deals, news & hires". Broadcast Now. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ Pilley, Max (22 August 2024). "Mark Heap and Dawn French sign up for new sitcom by 'This Country' writer". NME. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ Roberts, Hannah. "New BBC sitcom starring Dawn French begins filming in the West Country". Evening Standard. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ "Filming commences on BBC One sitcom Can You Keep a Secret?". BBC News. 10 March 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ Mensah, Katelyn. "Dawn French's new sitcom Can You Keep a Secret? casts Doctor Who star". Radio Times. Retrieved 10 March 2025.