Quick Summary
Neha wants to put a stop to the fraud. Her mother‑in‑law Debbie would rather stop the blackmailer in the storyline, as the two women clash over their differing aims. The programme is a black comedy starring Dawn French and Mandip Gill.
About This Program ✦
The show is a television programme presented as a single episode, classed as a black comedy. It follows the conventions of a comedic drama with a darker edge, delivering humour that leans into the absurdities of crime and family conflict. The storyline centres on Neha, who is determined to bring an ongoing fraud to an end. However, her mother‑in‑law Debbie has a different priority: she is more intent on stopping the blackmailer who’s threatening the family. This clash of objectives creates the central tension, as each character pursues a distinct form of justice within the same tangled situation. The episode features performances by Dawn French and Mandip Gill, whose involvement adds a familiar face to the darkly comic narrative. Their roles help to anchor the story’s blend of satire and suspense, delivering the humour and tension expected from a black comedy format.
Can You Keep a Secret? broadcasts on BBC Two Wales at 2:35am, Wednesday, 28 January 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)


