"Can You Keep a Secret?" on BBC One promises to deliver kooky hijinks and laugh-out-loud moments. Recently widowed Debbie Fendon, played by Dawn French in top form, needs to confess a secret to her grown-up son Harry: his oddball father William isn't actually dead, but rather hiding in the house after receiving a life insurance payout of £250,000. As Debbie's new-in-town friends from the widows' club drop by to offer their support, Harry must decide whether to keep the family secret or let it all spill out.
On Channel 4, "Patience" returns with Ella Maisy Purvis reprising her role as autistic archivist Patience, who assists York police in solving baffling cases. Her new boss, DI Monroe, played by Jessica Hynes, is a brilliant but somewhat abrasive officer who may hold back on inclusivity, prompting Patience to seek out some unexpected help.
Meanwhile, on BBC Two, archaeologist Prof Alice Roberts uncovers Roman cemeteries and artifacts from Bradford's 1904 exhibition. In one of the largest Roman discoveries in Britain, a team near Penrith unearths new treasures that shed light on the region's ancient past.
On ITV1, the sleepy period drama "Grantchester" returns for its tenth season, with Rishi Nair playing Alphy, who is hit with his parishioners and particularly with local librarian. When a protest turns deadly, Geordie (Robson Green) must navigate small-town life to uncover the truth.
In a somber tone, Channel 5 airs "Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death," capturing the sensitive story of an army veteran struggling with nerve pain and tongue cancer. The new series explores Luke's much-needed surgery through candid footage at University Hospitals Birmingham.
Lastly, Channel 4's documentary series "The Murder of Laci Peterson" delves into the dramatic events that unfolded in Modesto, California, where eight-month pregnant Laci disappeared on Christmas Eve in 2002. This six-part series offers a gripping look back at the investigation and its aftermath.
On Channel 4, "Patience" returns with Ella Maisy Purvis reprising her role as autistic archivist Patience, who assists York police in solving baffling cases. Her new boss, DI Monroe, played by Jessica Hynes, is a brilliant but somewhat abrasive officer who may hold back on inclusivity, prompting Patience to seek out some unexpected help.
Meanwhile, on BBC Two, archaeologist Prof Alice Roberts uncovers Roman cemeteries and artifacts from Bradford's 1904 exhibition. In one of the largest Roman discoveries in Britain, a team near Penrith unearths new treasures that shed light on the region's ancient past.
On ITV1, the sleepy period drama "Grantchester" returns for its tenth season, with Rishi Nair playing Alphy, who is hit with his parishioners and particularly with local librarian. When a protest turns deadly, Geordie (Robson Green) must navigate small-town life to uncover the truth.
In a somber tone, Channel 5 airs "Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death," capturing the sensitive story of an army veteran struggling with nerve pain and tongue cancer. The new series explores Luke's much-needed surgery through candid footage at University Hospitals Birmingham.
Lastly, Channel 4's documentary series "The Murder of Laci Peterson" delves into the dramatic events that unfolded in Modesto, California, where eight-month pregnant Laci disappeared on Christmas Eve in 2002. This six-part series offers a gripping look back at the investigation and its aftermath.
it sounds like Dawn French is going to bring the funny as Debbie, but I do hope they tackle some deeper issues too.
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. Like with "The Murder of Laci Peterson", it's always hard to watch a dramatization of something that was so traumatic for the family involved. But at the same time, I guess it can be really helpful for people who are interested in true crime and want to learn more about the case.
He's always so good in his roles. And the fact that they're doing a new season is like yay! However, I do hope they don't make it too cheesy or predictable this time around.
! I mean, "Can You Keep a Secret?" sounds like it's gonna be a wild ride with Dawn French - she's always been a comedic genius. And "Patience" is giving me all the feels, I love how they're representing autism in a positive way 
. Meanwhile, Prof Alice Roberts on BBC Two is like, my history nerd dream come true 
. It's awesome to see more period dramas on ITV1 like "Grantchester", who doesn't love a good whodunit mystery? 
. But what really got me excited is the return of "The Murder of Laci Peterson", I've been meaning to watch that for ages 
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. I mean, I love Dawn French, but is she really going to make me laugh that hard? 
The premise sounds kinda weird, and I'm not sure if it's just going to be one big mess 
. Has anyone else seen the trailer or anything? 
On a more serious note, though, I'm really interested in "The Murder of Laci Peterson" docu-series - have you guys heard anything about that? It sounds super intense 
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. We need more shows like this, highlighting important social issues and sharing people's stories.
. It's gonna be interesting to see how they piece together the investigation and its aftermath.
Also, what's up with the "Grantchester" guy Alphy being hit on by his parishioners 
. When are they going to tackle something with a little more bite? Give me some real drama, not just fluffy stuff about people finding out their dads are alive 
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it's like, so intense & emotional they're doing an amazing job of piecing together the events that led up to her disappearance. and the documentary series format is so engaging u can really feel the weight of the investigation unfolding before ur eyes 
meanwhile "Patience" on Channel 4 has been a fave of mine since it premiered last year - Ella Maisy Purvis as Patience is literally my spirit animal 
I love how they're showcasing the importance of accessibility & inclusivity in law enforcement, and I'm excited to see where the show goes from here 
. "Can You Keep a Secret?" sounds like it's gonna be a laugh-out-loud comedy, but with a £250k life insurance payout twist? That's just a bit too weird for me. I need to see how it plays out on screen. On the other hand, "Patience" has been getting some great reviews about its portrayal of autism, so fingers crossed that Channel 4 is doing it justice 
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But I also feel bad for Patience in "Patience" - having to navigate a less-than-inclusive workplace sounds super tough. And what's with all these dramas about tragedy and loss? I love a good story, but sometimes I just wanna watch something light-hearted for a change 
, and I'm curious to see how the show balances humor with heart. as for Channel 4's "Patience", I love Ella Maisy Purvis's performances, but hope they don't gloss over the complexities of autism in favor of 'feel-good' moments 
. "Grantchester" has been a staple for ages, but I'm not sure how long it can keep going 
I mean, who plays a priest with a weird side hustle? 
I love how they always pick these great stories about small-town life, you know? It's like we've been through that drama in our school's staff room, where everyone's gossiping and stuff gets outta hand 
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. But hey, who am I to judge? I'll tune in and see if it's any good! 
- it sounds like she's got some serious archaeological skills! I'm intrigued by the new discoveries in Bradford, and I love that she's shedding light on the region's ancient past.
and I'm already getting anxious about it... Can't believe they're airing this on TV when people are still suffering from it in real life 
What's up with all the sad news lately? 
Ella Maisy Purvis is giving me all the feels with her character Patience. But what's up with BBC One's "Can You Keep a Secret" being called out for lack of diversity in their casting choices