The Secrets She Keeps: episode guide

Series 1 | Series 2

Episode 1

Sat, April 04, 2020 (10 Play)
Wed, April 22, 2020 (10, 9pm)
rated outside the top 20 (21st)
Written by Sarah Walker
Directed by Catherine Millar

Heavily pregnant supermarket shelf-stacker Agatha is obsessed with Meghan Shaughnessy's seemingly perfect life. But is there more to her covetous gaze than simply admiration?

Starring: Laura Carmichael as Agatha Fyfle, Jessica De Gouw as Meghan Shaughnessy, Michael Dorman as Jack Shaughnessy, Ryan Corr as Simon Beecher

With: Michael Sheasby as Hayden Cole, Cariba Heine as Grace, Jenni Baird as Rhea Bowden, Heather Mitchell as Jenny, Liz Alexander as Renee Cole, Richard Sydenham as Nicky Fyfle, Emily Havea as Detective Lisa-Jayne Soussa, Henry McWilliam as Lachlan Shaughnessy, Eva Greenwood as Lucy Shaughnessy, Candice Storey as Jules Safford, Texas Carbone as Leo Safford, Ava Caryofyllis as Voice of Leo Safford, Alan Dukes as Derek Purcell, Phil Lloyd as Dave, Brandon Burke as Gerald Cole, Ling Cooper Tang as Jocelyn, Laura McDonald as Inez, Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Reg, Ryan Carter as Regan Cole, Matthew Whittet as Robber, Gwyneth Yee as Ruby, Sam Fraser as Rufus, Noodle Green as Deyvani, Alice Filippakis as Pregnant Belly Double

Episode 2

Sat, April 04, 2020 (10 Play)
Wed, April 29, 2020 (10)
Written by Jonathan Gavin
Directed by Catherine Millar

Jack celebrates a successful pitch to the network. Concerned about her blood pressure, Meghan is told that her due date is being brought forward with a caesarean section, and she warns Simon not to contact her.

With: Michael Sheasby as Hayden Cole, Cariba Heine as Grace, Jenni Baird as Rhea Bowden, Liz Alexander as Renee Cole, Candice Storey as Jules Safford, Texas Carbone as Leo Safford, Ava Caryofyllis as Voice of Leo Safford, Henry McWilliam as Lachlan Shaughnessy, Alan Dukes as Derek Purcell, Ling Cooper Tang as Jocelyn, Nicholas Cassim as Agatha's Stepfather, Janine Watson as Agatha's Mother, Ashlee Juergens as Teen Agatha, Diesel La Torraca as Elijah, Cramer Cain as Constable Geoff Hobson, Michelle Lim Davidson as Rani, Laura McDonald as Inez, Kelly Nyguen as Doctor's Receptionist, Michael Kennedy as Man at Supermarket, Noodle Green as Deyvani, Katerina Tsompanis as Nurse, Neal Horton as Precision Driver

Episode 3

Sat, April 04, 2020 (10 Play)
Wed, May 06, 2020 (10)
Written by Sarah Walker
Directed by Jennifer Leacey

A scarring trauma in Agatha's past is revealed. Meghan heads to hospital to have her baby, unaware that she might be in danger. Hayden, on special leave from the Navy, becomes desperate when Agatha refuses to take his calls.

With: Michael Sheasby as Hayden Cole, Cariba Heine as Grace, Jenni Baird as Rhea Bowden, Nicholas Hope as Charles Bowler, Liz Alexander as Renee Cole, Ashlee Juergens as Teen Agatha, Gosia Dobrowolska as Anna Nowak, Anthony Phelan as Brother Wendall, Candice Storey as Jules Safford, Janine Watson as Agatha's Mother, Nicholas Cassim as Agatha's Stepfather, Henry McWilliam as Lachlan Shaughnessy, Eva Greenwood as Lucy Shaughnessy, Christa Nicola as Tess Sedgwick - Nurse on Duty, Phil Lloyd as Dave, Michael-Anthony Taylor as Bryan, George Kanaan as Dr Phillips, Troy Harrison as Maternity Ward Doctor, Akkshey Caplash as New Dad, Gabrielle Chan as Mrs Wu, Anthony Samson as Security Guard, Danielle Bazaric as Woman with Baby, Rebecca Corbett as Pregnant Belly Double

Episode 4

Sat, April 04, 2020 (10 Play)
Wed, May 13, 2020 (10)
Written by Jonathan Gavin
Directed by Jennifer Leacey

The press have got hold of the story, and the police suggest that Jack gives a press conference outside the hospital. Hayden finally catches up with Agatha and is introduced to his new son Rory. Agatha has created her perfect family but an old flame threatens to thwart her plans.

With: Michael Sheasby as Hayden Cole, Cariba Heine as Grace, Richard Sydenham as Nicky Fyfle, Hazem Shammas as Cyrus Haven, Emily Havea as Detective Lisa-Jayne Soussa, Robert Morgan as Detective Chief Inspector Macateer, Liz Alexander as Renee Cole, Brandon Burke as Gerald Cole, Ryan Carter as Regan Cole, Phil Lloyd as Dave, Henry McWilliam as Lachlan Shaughnessy, Eva Greenwood as Lucy Shaughnessy, Laura McDonald as Inez, Ling Cooper Tang as Jocelyn, Mansoor Noor as Jeremy, Anjali Nicola Rao as Female Newsreader, Brooke Lowther as Female Reporter #1, Kenny Heatley as Male Reporter #1, Amelia O'connor as Little Girl on Train Platform, Georgia Jarrett as Troll, Ross Lonergan as Troll's Husband, Vaishnavi Suryaprakash as Sarinah (Woman on Platform), Paul Doyle (Franklin) as Precision Driver

Episode 5

Sat, April 04, 2020 (10 Play)
Wed, May 20, 2020 (10)
Written by Jonathan Gavin
Directed by Catherine Millar

Agatha and Hayden attend an emotional vigil for missing baby Ben. Megan and Jack's relationship is deteriorating under the strain, and Agatha begins to panic when she realises that 'Rory' is becoming seriously unwell but is unwilling to seek medical help.

With: Michael Sheasby as Hayden Cole, Cariba Heine as Grace, Heather Mitchell as Jenny, Hazem Shammas as Cyrus Haven, Emily Havea as Detective Lisa-Jayne Soussa, Robert Morgan as Detective Chief Inspector Macateer, Henry McWilliam as Lachlan Shaughnessy, Eva Greenwood as Lucy Shaughnessy, Liz Alexander as Renee Cole, Alan Flower as Dr Shur, Guy Edmonds as Detective Poulos, Suz Mawer as Detective Fiona, Mansoor Noor as Jeremy, Ling Cooper Tang as Jocelyn, Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Reg, Sam Fraser as Rufus, Ron Smyck as Taxi Driver, Kenny Heatley as Male Reporter #1, Alan Russell as Reverend, Aidan Gillett as Plain Clothes Police Officer

Episode 6

Sat, April 04, 2020 (10 Play)
Wed, May 27, 2020 (10)
Written by Sarah Walker
Directed by Catherine Millar

With no money and Rory's health faltering, Agatha finds refuge in the store room of her old workplace. Meghan and Jack are at breaking point until Agatha takes a phone call from Hayden, who is in police custody.

With: Michael Sheasby as Hayden Cole, Cariba Heine as Grace, Hazem Shammas as Cyrus Haven, Emily Havea as Detective Lisa-Jayne Soussa, Robert Morgan as Detective Chief Inspector Macateer, Guy Edmonds as Detective Poulos, Liz Alexander as Renee Cole, Heather Mitchell as Jenny, Henry McWilliam as Lachlan Shaughnessy, Eva Greenwood as Lucy Shaughnessy, Alan Dukes as Derek Purcell, Alan Russell as Reverend, Mansoor Noor as Jeremy, Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Reg, Nicola Caffrey as Meghan Look-Alike Cop, Marina Ivanovic as Female Reporter #2, Kenny Heatley as Male Reporter #1, Jay Kallaway as Police Sniper, Andrew Attieh as Tech Cop, Sam Fraser as Rufus, Mabinty Camara as African Woman #1, Oliwakemi (Kemi) Buluro as African Woman #2, Glen Knox as Swat, Antonio Ponzoni as Detective, Ben Toyer as Police Driver, Michelle Waters as Breast Feeding Double