Can You Keep a Secret? follows alleged widow Debbie Fendon (French), who is secretly hiding her very-much-alive husband William (Mark Heap) in the attic.
In the first episode, their anxious son Harry (Craig Roberts) is let into the big secret, forcing him to decide whether or not to tip off his wife, police officer Neha (Mandip Gill).
If you're interested in the high-concept premise, read on for your full introduction to the Can You Keep a Secret? cast right here (and check out our review for the verdict on whether it's worth watching).
Can You Keep a Secret? cast: Full list of actors in new BBC sitcom
Here's an overview of the key players in Can You Keep a Secret? – read on for more detailed profiles on each character and actor, including where you might have seen them before.
Dawn French as Debbie FendonMark Heap as William FendonCraig Roberts as Harold 'Harry' FendonMandip Gill as Neha FendonPaul Chahidi as CliveHeather Seymour as JeanGeraldine McNulty as PamelaShola Adewusi as BillieGregory Gudgeon as PigfishSam Battersea as PC SusanDawn French plays Debbie Fendon
Speaking of her latest role, French said: "I could see that she's one of those people that absolutely believes she's always right. I don’t think I’ve ever done that in my life, been sat firmly in that righteous place the way Debbie is. I may have often imagined that I could be right, but I’ll err on the side of thinking, 'I'm probably wrong about this'. Debbie just doesn't have that anxiety or filter.
What else has Dawn French been in? One of the most recognisable faces in British comedy, French rose to stardom in a comedy partnership with Jennifer Saunders, with whom she currently presents the Audible podcast Titting About. She went on to star in all-time great sitcom The Vicar of Dibley, with other credits including Psychoville, Roger & Val Have Just Got In, and The Trouble with Maggie Cole. On the big screen, French and Saunders appeared together in Kenneth Branagh's Death on the Nile.
Mark Heap plays William Fendon
What else has Mark Heap been in? Heap is a prolific name in the world of British comedy, with credits including Brass Eye, Big Train, Spaced, Green Wing and Lark Rise to Candleford. In 2011, he originated one of his most popular characters, playing intrusive and eccentric neighbour Jim Bell in Channel 4's Friday Night Dinner. More recently, he's been seen in Upstart Crow, The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin and ITV1's Piglets.
Craig Roberts plays Harold 'Harry' Fendon
"His mum Debbie doesn't give him a chance to breathe, really," said Roberts of his latest role. "She's constantly on his back about stuff, and I think that's where a lot of the comedy comes from. Even when he makes a joke, he's making the wrong joke. I think the relationship throughout the series is him getting to know them a lot more, really, when their backs are up against it, and then them all rallying together to fix it."
Roberts has also taken the director's chair for British films Just Jim, Eternal Beauty and The Phantom of the Open.
Mandip Gill plays Neha Fendon
On her new character, Gill said: "I think she has a lot of humility, and she sees a lot of good in people, whether they are doing weird and wonderful things. She doesn't just want to go around arresting people. That's not really how she works. She's in with the community and she can see the good in everyone."
What else has Mandip Gill been in? Gill's breakout role came on Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, where she played Phoebe McQueen over a period of about three years. She later bagged the role of Yasmin 'Yaz' Khan on Doctor Who, a companion and later love interest to the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker), which proved to be another long-running gig. Since departing the sci-fi drama, Gill has been seen in Apple TV's Suspicion as well as 5 dramas Curfew and Cooper & Fry.
Paul Chahidi plays Clive
What else has Paul Chahidi been in? Chahidi previously worked with Can You Keep a Secret? creator Simon Mayhew-Archer on This Country, where he played Reverend Francis Seaton – who looked out for the hapless Mucklowes. He is currently starring in the long-awaited second season of The Night Manager as Basil, an ally to intelligence agent Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston).
Heather Seymour plays Jean
Who is Jean? Jean is a neighbour to the Fendons and a member of the so-called 'widow club', which Debbie has fraudulently joined. She is also blind.
Geraldine McNulty plays Pamela
What else has Geraldine McNulty been in? McNulty played the villainous Mrs Raven in BBC One's superhero sitcom My Hero.
Shola Adewusi plays Billie
What else has Shola Adewusi been in? Adewusi's past credits include Sky's In The Long Run, Channel 4's Chewing Gum, and acclaimed family film Paddington 2.
Gregory Gudgeon plays Pigfish
What else has Gregory Gudgeon been in? Gudgeon has recently appeared in Prime Video's The Wheel of Time and Disney Plus drama A Small Light, as well as acclaimed films Nosferatu and All Quiet on the Western Front.
Sam Battersea plays PC Susan
What else has Sam Battersea been in? You may recognise her from recent appearances in Bridgerton, where she played Lady Barragan.
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