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Arc is home to premium cinematic audio drama series — sharp, funny, and emotionally honest stories about the moments that change us.

Series 3 is Sober Companion (2026): Iconic noughties popstar Lucy Green is on the brink of a comeback but is battling with addiction. Sober companion Tim is tasked with chaperoning her on a road trip to rehab. Starring Rob Delaney, Bel Powley, Jameela Jamil, Amber Grappy and Chris Hall. Written by Sarah Simmonds.

Series 2 is Intimacy (2026): Intimacy coordinator Liza Simmons gets her big break when offered a job on a major movie, only to discover that the director is a person from her past who ruined her life. Starring Lena Headey, Hannah Waddingham, Alison Steadman, Thaddea Graham, Matthew Broome and Tom Goodman-Hill. Written by Lena Headey.

Series 1 is People Who Knew Me (2023): Emily Morris uses 9/11 to fake her own death and run away to start a new life in California as Connie Prynne. Starring Rosamund Pike, Hugh Laurie, Kyle Soller, Isabella Sermon and Alfred Enoch. Written by Daniella Isaacs, adapted from the book by Kim Hooper.

All three series are Merman productions, with executive producer Sharon Horgan.

Copyright: © (C) BBC 2023

Latest Episodes:

Sober Companion: 10. Horse Yoga Nov 02, 2026

Show notes

Popstar Lucy Green has to dig deep and step up to help her Sober Companion Tim. But will they make it to rehab in Arizona?

In 'Sober Companion', episode 10: Rob Delaney as Tim Bel Powley as Lucy Green Jameela Jamil as Sabrina

Additional voices: Sonny Corney, Finlay Paul Based on an original idea by Pippa Brown Executive Producers: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn and Pippa Brown Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written and created by Sarah Simmonds Directed by Destiny Ekaragha Series Produced by Emma Morgan Story Produced by Maddie Beautyman and Megan Heverin Production Manager: Archan Mohile Production Coordinator: Marlene Beauquis Smith Production Runner: Tobias Davies Script Assistant: Liis Miik Casting Director: Lauren Evans Recorded at Sonica Studios Recording Engineer: Paul Clark Sound Design by Olga Reed Music and Score composed by Adiescar Chase Merman Television Managing Director: Rebecca Parkinson Merman Finance Director: Jackie Sidey Merman Television Head of Production: Amanda Wasey Merman Television Finance Manager: Gemma Wilson Legal and Business Affairs: Mark Rogers and Georges Villeneau Photography: Ellis O'Brien Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

A Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Sober Companion: 9. Welcome to Mountain View Nov 02, 2026

Show notes

Tim, now exposed, loses his cool with Lucy. She heads to a dive bar while he visits a Pain Clinic…and things begin to unravel between the pair.

In 'Sober Companion', episode 9: Rob Delaney as Tim Bel Powley as Lucy Green

Additional voices: Moya Angela, Ben Crowe, Christine Kavanagh, Finlay Paul , Harmony Rose-Bremner Based on an original idea by Pippa Brown Executive Producers: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn and Pippa Brown Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written and created by Sarah Simmonds Directed by Destiny Ekaragha Series Produced by Emma Morgan Story Produced by Maddie Beautyman and Megan Heverin Production Manager: Archan Mohile Production Coordinator: Marlene Beauquis Smith Production Runner: Tobias Davies Script Assistant: Liis Miik Casting Director: Lauren Evans Recorded at Sonica Studios Recording Engineer: Paul Clark Sound Design by Olga Reed Music and Score composed by Adiescar Chase Merman Television Managing Director: Rebecca Parkinson Merman Finance Director: Jackie Sidey Merman Television Head of Production: Amanda Wasey Merman Television Finance Manager: Gemma Wilson Legal and Business Affairs: Mark Rogers and Georges Villeneau Photography: Ellis O'Brien Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

A Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Sober Companion: 8. Jesus, Mary Magdelene! Nov 02, 2026

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Lucy and Tim escape the paparazzi and continue their road trip. At a pit stop in a small Appalachian town, Lucy learns the truth about Tim’s past. Has he been lying to her?

In 'Sober Companion', episode 8: Rob Delaney as Tim Bel Powley as Lucy Green Jameela Jamil as Sabrina

Additional voices: Sonny Corney, Gennifer Becouarn, Christine Kavanagh, Finlay Paul Based on an original idea by Pippa Brown Executive Producers: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn and Pippa Brown Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written and created by Sarah Simmonds Directed by Destiny Ekaragha Series Produced by Emma Morgan Story Produced by Maddie Beautyman and Megan Heverin Production Manager: Archan Mohile Production Coordinator: Marlene Beauquis Smith Production Runner: Tobias Davies Script Assistant: Liis Miik Casting Director: Lauren Evans Recorded at Sonica Studios Recording Engineer: Paul Clark Sound Design by Olga Reed Music and Score composed by Adiescar Chase Merman Television Managing Director: Rebecca Parkinson Merman Finance Director: Jackie Sidey Merman Television Head of Production: Amanda Wasey Merman Television Finance Manager: Gemma Wilson Legal and Business Affairs: Mark Rogers and Georges Villeneau Photography: Ellis O'Brien Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

A Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Sober Companion: 7. Soluble Fibre Nov 02, 2026

Show notes

Lucy and Tim’s trip to rehab is diverted... via a hospital in New York City. Tim is met with challenges at every turn.

Sober Companion', episode 7: Rob Delaney as Tim Bel Powley as Lucy Green Amber Grappy Becky

Additional voices: Oziengbe Aigbomian, Ben Crowe, Teresa Gallagher, Tom Glenister, Michaela Moore, Sam Lui, Frank Roome Based on an original idea by Pippa Brown Executive Producers: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn and Pippa Brown Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written and created by Sarah Simmonds Directed by Destiny Ekaragha Series Produced by Emma Morgan Story Produced by Maddie Beautyman and Megan Heverin Production Manager: Archan Mohile Production Coordinator: Marlene Beauquis Smith Production Runner: Tobias Davies Script Assistant: Liis Miik Casting Director: Lauren Evans Recorded at Sonica Studios Recording Engineer: Paul Clark Sound Design by Olga Reed Music and Score composed by Adiescar Chase Merman Television Managing Director: Rebecca Parkinson Merman Finance Director: Jackie Sidey Merman Television Head of Production: Amanda Wasey Merman Television Finance Manager: Gemma Wilson Legal and Business Affairs: Mark Rogers and Georges Villeneau Photography: Ellis O'Brien Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

A Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Sober Companion: 6. Shakira, Shakira Nov 02, 2026

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Mid-air, sober companion Tim and flight attendant Frankie attempt to work together. Will they be forced to make an emergency landing? In 'Sober Companion', episode 6: Rob Delaney as Tim Bel Powley as Lucy Green Chris Hall as Frankie

Additional voices: Oziengbe Aigbomian, Gennifer Becouarn, Katrina Galloway, Tom Glenister, Megan Heverin, Alice Hoskyns, Christine Kavanagh, Sam Lui, Paul Panting, Finlay Paul, Carl Prekopp, Frank Roome, Harmony Rose-Bremner Based on an original idea by Pippa Brown Executive Producers: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn and Pippa Brown Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written and created by Sarah Simmonds Directed by Destiny Ekaragha Series Produced by Emma Morgan Story Produced by Maddie Beautyman and Megan Heverin Production Manager: Archan Mohile Production Coordinator: Marlene Beauquis Smith Production Runner: Tobias Davies Script Assistant: Liis Miik Casting Director: Lauren Evans Recorded at Sonica Studios Recording Engineer: Paul Clark Sound Design by Olga Reed Music and Score composed by Adiescar Chase Merman Television Managing Director: Rebecca Parkinson Merman Finance Director: Jackie Sidey Merman Television Head of Production: Amanda Wasey Merman Television Finance Manager: Gemma Wilson Legal and Business Affairs: Mark Rogers and Georges Villeneau Photography: Ellis O'Brien Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

A Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Sober Companion: 5. Frankie, Leader of the Emeralds Nov 02, 2026

Show notes

Mid-flight, Lucy’s sobriety journey takes a terrible turn and Tim is forced to enlist the help of Frankie the flight attendant.

In 'Sober Companion', episode 5: Rob Delaney as Tim Bel Powley as Lucy Green Chris Hall as Frankie

Additional voices were: Alice Hoskyns, Christine Kavanagh, Paul Panting, Finlay Paul Based on an original idea by Pippa Brown Executive Producers: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn and Pippa Brown Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written and created by Sarah Simmonds Directed by Destiny Ekaragha Series Produced by Emma Morgan Story Produced by Maddie Beautyman and Megan Heverin Production Manager: Archan Mohile Production Coordinator: Marlene Beauquis Smith Production Runner: Tobias Davies Script Assistant: Liis Miik Casting Director: Lauren Evans Recorded at Sonica Studios Recording Engineer: Paul Clark Sound Design by Olga Reed Music and Score composed by Adiescar Chase Merman Television Managing Director: Rebecca Parkinson Merman Finance Director: Jackie Sidey Merman Television Head of Production: Amanda Wasey Merman Television Finance Manager: Gemma Wilson Legal and Business Affairs: Mark Rogers and Georges Villeneau Photography: Ellis O'Brien Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

A Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Sober Companion: 4. It's Giving Britney Nov 02, 2026

Show notes

Lucy finds an unusual way to cope with her flying phobia while Tim misguidedly researches her past on YouTube.

In 'Sober Companion', episode 4: Rob Delaney as Tim Bel Powley as Lucy Green Chris Hall as Frankie

Additional voices: Teresa Gallagher, Tom Glenister, Katrina Galloway, Megan Heverin, Alice Hoskyns, Christine Kavanagh, Paul Panting, Carl Prekopp Based on an original idea by Pippa Brown Executive Producers: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn and Pippa Brown Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written and created by Sarah Simmonds Directed by Destiny Ekaragha Series Produced by Emma Morgan Story Produced by Maddie Beautyman and Megan Heverin Production Manager: Archan Mohile Production Coordinator: Marlene Beauquis Smith Production Runner: Tobias Davies Script Assistant: Liis Miik Casting Director: Lauren Evans Recorded at Sonica Studios Recording Engineer: Paul Clark Sound Design by Olga Reed Music and Score composed by Adiescar Chase Merman Television Managing Director: Rebecca Parkinson Merman Finance Director: Jackie Sidey Merman Television Head of Production: Amanda Wasey Merman Television Finance Manager: Gemma Wilson Legal and Business Affairs: Mark Rogers and Georges Villeneau Photography: Ellis O'Brien Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

A Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Sober Companion: 3. Hard Shoulder Nov 02, 2026

Show notes

Lucy and Tim board their flight to Arizona and meet super-fan flight attendant Frankie. Sabrina, Lucy’s manager, calls Tim with bad news.

In 'Sober Companion', episode 3: Rob Delaney as Tim Bel Powley as Lucy Green Chris Hall as Frankie Jameela Jamil as Sabrina

Additional voices: Ben Crowe, Katrina Galloway, Tom Glenister, Alice Hoskyns, Carl Prekopp, Frank Roome Based on an original idea by Pippa Brown Executive Producers: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn and Pippa Brown Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written and created by Sarah Simmonds Directed by Destiny Ekaragha Series Produced by Emma Morgan Story Produced by Maddie Beautyman and Megan Heverin Production Manager: Archan Mohile Production Coordinator: Marlene Beauquis Smith Production Runner: Tobias Davies Script Assistant: Liis Miik Casting Director: Lauren Evans Recorded at Sonica Studios Recording Engineer: Paul Clark Sound Design by Olga Reed Music and Score composed by Adiescar Chase Merman Television Managing Director: Rebecca Parkinson Merman Finance Director: Jackie Sidey Merman Television Head of Production: Amanda Wasey Merman Television Finance Manager: Gemma Wilson Legal and Business Affairs: Mark Rogers and Georges Villeneau Photography: Ellis O'Brien Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

A Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Sober Companion: 2. Are There Sex Addicts In Arizona? Nov 02, 2026

Show notes

As popstar Lucy and sober companion Tim head to the airport, news of Lucy’s struggles become public and threaten their journey to rehab.

In 'Sober Companion', episode 2: Rob Delaney as Tim Bel Powley as Lucy Green Jameela Jamil as Sabrina Greg James as himself

Additonal voices: Ben Crowe, Alice Hoskyns

Based on an original idea by Pippa Brown Executive Producers: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn and Pippa Brown Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written and created by Sarah Simmonds Directed by Destiny Ekaragha Series Produced by Emma Morgan Story Produced by Maddie Beautyman and Megan Heverin Production Manager: Archan Mohile Production Coordinator: Marlene Beauquis Smith Production Runner: Tobias Davies Script Assistant: Liis Miik Casting Director: Lauren Evans Recorded at Sonica Studios Recording Engineer: Paul Clark Sound Design by Olga Reed Music and Score composed by Adiescar Chase Merman Television Managing Director: Rebecca Parkinson Merman Finance Director: Jackie Sidey Merman Television Head of Production: Amanda Wasey Merman Television Finance Manager: Gemma Wilson Legal and Business Affairs: Mark Rogers and Georges Villeneau Photography: Ellis O'Brien Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

A Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Sober Companion: 1. Chipping Norton Nov 02, 2026

Show notes

Noughties popstar Lucy Green is making her big comeback, but will her problems with addiction threaten it all? Sober companion Tim is hired to get her to rehab… in Arizona.

Warning: This episode has some strong language, scenes of drug taking and deals with themes of addiction.

In 'Sober Companion', episode 1: Rob Delaney as Tim Bel Powley as Lucy Green Greg James as himself Jameela Jamil as Sabrina Amber Grappy as Becky

Additional voices: Oziengbe Aigbomian, Sonny Corney, Ben Crowe, Katrina Galloway, Tom Glenister, Alice Hoskyns, Christine Kavanagh, Sam Lui, Paul Panting, Finlay Paul, Kit Redding, Frank Roome Based on an original idea by Pippa Brown Executive Producers: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn and Pippa Brown Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins

Written and created by Sarah Simmonds Directed by Destiny Ekaragha Series Produced by Emma Morgan Story Produced by Maddie Beautyman and Megan Heverin Production Manager: Archan Mohile Production Coordinator: Marlene Beauquis Smith Production Runner: Tobias Davies Script Assistant: Liis Miik Casting Director: Lauren Evans Recorded at Sonica Studios Recording Engineer: Paul Clark Sound Design by Olga Reed Music and Score composed by Adiescar Chase Merman Television Managing Director: Rebecca Parkinson Merman Finance Director: Jackie Sidey Merman Television Head of Production: Amanda Wasey Merman Television Finance Manager: Gemma Wilson Legal and Business Affairs: Mark Rogers and Georges Villeneau Photography: Ellis O'Brien Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni Assistant commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Artwork: Dan Anscombe

A Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

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