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Season 1 – Can You Keep a Secret?

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Retired couple fakes one's death to collect insurance payout. They hide out, awaiting funds, putting family under strain with deception and unusual living arrangements.

Critics Reviews

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Lucy Mangan Guardian Jan 15
3/5
Can You Keep a Secret? has charm, wit and warmth enough to work as soothing balm rather than riotously fun fare. Though if farce is your thing, you will probably find yourself edging more towards the latter and enjoy yourself very much. Go to Full Review Ben Dowell The Times (UK) Jan 13
4/5
It’s a surprising treat, sweet and butter-soft in places but with just the right note of astringency to delight even the fussiest chocophile. Go to Full Review Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) Jan 12
4/5
The family is eccentric but the writing by Simon Mayhew-Archer, who produced the hit BBC comedy This Country, is grounded in reality and a wonderfully well-observed portrait of a certain kind of couple in retirement. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Jan 13
4/5
This is comedy with a novel storyline and a point to make, and it deserves to be given a good chance. Go to Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent Jan 12
2/5
Can You Keep a Secret? is watery comedy gruel. The few chuckles there are stem from its star’s razor-sharp comic timing. But it’s not enough to sustain a series that, unlike William, really is stone dead on arrival. Go to Full Review Pierra Willix metro.co.uk Jan 12
4/5
Like her previous acclaimed comedies, Dawn’s delivery of quips is effortless, with her charismatic charm making her feel like an actual friend who you support fully despite her at-times questionable decisions. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kathy W Jan 16 Hilarious loved it, need more like this. See more Read all reviews
Can You Keep a Secret? — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Simon Mayhew-Archer

Creator

Dawn French

Debbie Fendon

Mark Heap

William Fendon

Craig Roberts

Harry Fendon

Mandip Gill

Neha Fendon

Geraldine McNulty

Pamela Anderson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 7, 2026 Retired couple fakes one's death to collect insurance payout. They hide out, awaiting funds, putting family under strain with deception and unusual living arrangements. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 14, 2026 Retired couple fakes one's death to collect insurance payout. They hide out, awaiting funds, putting family under strain with deception and unusual living arrangements. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 21, 2026 Retired couple fakes one's death to collect insurance payout. They hide out, awaiting funds, putting family under strain with deception and unusual living arrangements. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 7, 2026 Retired couple fakes one's death to collect insurance payout. They hide out, awaiting funds, putting family under strain with deception and unusual living arrangements. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 7, 2026 Retired couple fakes one's death to collect insurance payout. They hide out, awaiting funds, putting family under strain with deception and unusual living arrangements. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 7, 2026 Retired couple fakes one's death to collect insurance payout. They hide out, awaiting funds, putting family under strain with deception and unusual living arrangements. Details
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Can You Keep a Secret? — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Simon Hynd
Creator
Simon Mayhew-Archer
Executive Producer
Kenton Allen, Dawn French, Simon Mayhew-Archer, Toby Welch
Network
Paramount+
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 7, 2026