Overview
- The six-part sitcom debuted on BBC One on 7 January, with all episodes available immediately as a box set on BBC iPlayer.
- The story follows Debbie and William Fendon, who keep quiet after he is mistakenly declared dead and try to claim a life-insurance payout.
- Early critical notices are mixed, praising French and Mark Heap and the thriller-tinged tone, while frequently citing thin or inconsistent gags.
- Creator Simon Mayhew-Archer drew on family experience of Parkinson’s for William’s character, shaping the show’s lighter approach to serious illness.
- Filming took place in Somerset and near Bristol despite French’s wish for Cornwall, and an international rollout on Paramount+ is slated for 2026.