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Dawn French’s Can You Keep a Secret? Debuts on BBC One and iPlayer

The comedy‑thriller draws on the writer’s family experience with Parkinson’s to present a lighter take on illness.

Overview

  • All six episodes are available today on BBC iPlayer, with episode one airing at 9:30 p.m. on BBC One and weekly thereafter.
  • Dawn French leads the cast as Debbie Fendon alongside Mark Heap, Craig Roberts and Mandip Gill.
  • The story follows a family who exploit a clerical error to pursue a life‑insurance payout after William is mistakenly declared dead.
  • Early reviews praise the performances and premise but question how consistently the jokes land.
  • Filming took place in Somerset locations including Axbridge and Cheddar Gorge, and an international release on Paramount+ is planned for later in 2026.