Can You Keep a Secret?

Debbie devises a clever scheme to protect her family, while William, out of medication, teams up with Neha to approach a drug dealer. The comedy stars Dawn French, Mark Heap and Mandip Gill, and their antics lead to unexpected twists.

The piece is a comedy episode that follows a small family caught in a tricky situation. It features a well‑known cast, including Dawn French, Mark Heap and Mandip Gill, who bring their signature humour to the storyline. The programme is built around a single, self‑contained plot that unfolds over the course of the episode. At the centre of the story, Debbie devises a clever scheme intended to rescue the family from a looming crisis. The immediate problem arises when William discovers he has run out of his medication, a development that forces him and his partner Neha to seek out a drug dealer in order to obtain a replacement. Their venture to the dealer is presented with a light‑hearted touch, underscoring the comedic tone of the narrative while keeping the focus on the family's attempt to overcome the shortage. The episode leans heavily on its comedic roots, using the characters’ desperate actions to generate laughs. The interplay between the cast members—French, Heap and Gill—adds to the humour, as each delivers lines that highlight the absurdity of the situation. By the end of the episode, Debbie’s cunning plan and the pair’s risky visit to the dealer combine to form the central humour‑driven resolution that defines the programme’s style.