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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.

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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 VanniA Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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 GreenAdditional 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 VanniA Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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 SabrinaAdditional 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 VanniA Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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 BeckyAdditional 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 VanniA Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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 FrankieAdditional 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 VanniA Merman Television Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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