If there’s one thing the Brits have mastered, it’s the sitcom, withsome of the greatest comedy titlesin television’s illustrious history hailing from across the pond. Now, one of themodern comedic greats,Dawn French, is set to bring a new BBC sitcom to our screens, titledCan You Keep a Secret?The series follows French as a bullish grandmother, Debbie, who will let nothing get in the way of her family’s happiness, although she is perhaps doing more damage than good.
However, one great comic doesn’t make a great sitcom, withCan You Keep a Secret?benefiting from a strong ensemble cast announced thus far. Alongside French in the cast isMark HeapofFriday Night DinnerandGreen Wingfame,Submarine’sCraig Roberts, and formerDoctor WhocompanionMandip Gill, known best for her role as Yasmin Khan in the sci-fi series. Currently, other names cast in the series are being kept tightly under wraps, with more information likely to arrive in the coming months.
Created bySimon Mayhew-Archerand directed bySimon Hynd,Can You Keep a Secret?is set to be split into six episodes, produced by the trio ofCBS Studios, Mayhay Studios,andBig Talk Productions.Kenton Allen, Toby Welch, and Mayhew-Archer are executive producers on the project, with producer credits going toLauriel MartinandJoe Scantlebury. Filming on the series is reported to have already begun, with shooting taking place in the West Country of England.
What is ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’ About?
A great cast alonecannot sustain strong viewership on any given series, with the aforementioned cast luckilybolstered by a premise that seems deliciously enticing. After her husband suddenly dies, French’s Debbie makes “an outlandish decision that will put the family under more pressure than ever before.” The synopsis, viaRadio Times, continues, “Because Debbie isn’t actually a widow and William didn’t really die – he was just mistakenly declared dead and the two retirees found themselves staring down the barrel of an opportunity too good to pass up. Just a few months hiding out in the loft waiting for the life insurance to pay out and then they can live out their golden years in peace.” A tricky secret to keep is always a sure-fire way to draw dramatic and comedic tension, withCan You Keep a Secret?the sort of series you won’t want to miss.
Currently, there is no release date or window announced forCan You Keep a Secret?, so ensure to stay tuned to Collider in case any updates are made. For now, you’re able to catch Mandip Gill’sDoctor Whoon Disney+.
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Source:Radio Times
