Arc Podcast
Premium cinematic audio drama: sharp, funny, and emotionally honest stories about the moments that change us. S3: Sober Companion, S2: Intimacy, S1: People Who Knew Me
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.
Episodes to download
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10. Horse Yoga—Sober Companion
Monday
10/10Lucy is forced to step up to help Tim, but will they make it to rehab?
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9. Welcome to Mountain View—Sober Companion
Monday
9/10At Rita’s Diner, things start to unravel between Tim and Lucy.
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8. Jesus, Mary Magdelene!—Sober Companion
Monday
8/10Lucy and Tim escape NYC. At an Appalachian diner, Lucy learns the truth about Tim’s past.
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7. Soluble Fibre—Sober Companion
Monday
7/10Lucy and Tim’s trip to rehab is diverted… via a hospital in New York City.
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6. Shakira, Shakira—Sober Companion
Monday
6/10Mid-air, sober companion Tim and flight attendant Frankie attempt to work together.
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5. Frankie, Leader of the Emeralds—Sober Companion
Monday
5/10Mid-flight, Lucy’s sobriety takes a terrible turn and Tim is forced to call for help.
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4. It's Giving Britney—Sober Companion
Monday
4/10Lucy tries to cope with her fear of flying and Tim learns more about her past.
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3. Hard Shoulder—Sober Companion
Monday
3/10Lucy meets super-fan flight attendant Frankie. Sabrina calls Tim with bad news.
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2. Are There Sex Addicts In Arizona?—Sober Companion
Monday
2/10Tim and Lucy set off for America but come face to face with a huge roadblock.
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1. Chipping Norton—Sober Companion
Monday
1/10Can noughties popstar Lucy Green make a comeback, or will she be derailed by her demons?
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Trailer: Sober Companion—Sober Companion
Friday
A new drama starring Rob Delaney, Bel Powley, Jameela Jamil, Greg James and Chris Hall
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8. Gag Order—Intimacy
Wed 22 Jul 2026
8/8Liza is called into an urgent meeting that puts her future on the production at risk.
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7. Hiatus Day—Intimacy
Wed 22 Jul 2026
7/8A cast day off descends into chaos as tensions rise and secrets start to surface.
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6. Lady C's Fever Dream—Intimacy
Wed 22 Jul 2026
6/8Liza intervenes when an incident on set exposes deeper tensions and hidden truths.
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5. Supriza Liza—Intimacy
Wed 22 Jul 2026
5/8Liza must juggle both work and family when her personal life arrives on set.
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4. Safe Sex Santa—Intimacy
Wed 22 Jul 2026
4/8An early call to set brings Liza and Gary into a tense rehearsal that blurs boundaries.
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3. Note To Self, Find Sharks—Intimacy
Wed 22 Jul 2026
3/8Liza creates a safe space for the actors. Gary seems to approve, until he doesn’t.
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2. I Like Being Naked—Intimacy
Wed 22 Jul 2026
2/8Intimacy coordinator Liza arrives on set and meets the cast. Can she set boundaries?
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1. Did You Just Dribble On Me?—Intimacy
Wed 22 Jul 2026
1/8Intimacy coordinator Liza gets an opportunity to work on big budget movie.
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Trailer—Intimacy
Wed 27 May 2026
Drama starring Lena Headey, Hannah Waddingham, Alison Steadman & Maisie Williams
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11. Bonus—People Who Knew Me
Fri 30 Jun 2023
11/11Rosamund Pike, Kyle Soller and Isabella Sermon discuss the making of People Who Knew me.
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10. Goodbye NYC—People Who Knew Me
Thu 22 Jun 2023
10/11Connie and Claire finally go on their road trip to New York.
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9. Coward—People Who Knew Me
Tue 20 Jun 2023
9/11Drew calls Connie in utter disbelief that she is alive.
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7. Daddy—People Who Knew Me
Tue 13 Jun 2023
7/11Connie relives September 11, the day that her life changed forever.
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6. Non-Monogamy—People Who Knew Me
Thu 8 Jun 2023
6/11Connie's confession reveals her most shameful secret.
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5. Heimlich Maneuver—People Who Knew Me
Tue 6 Jun 2023
5/11The pressure of Connie's past forces her to come clean.
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4. Jack Daniels—People Who Knew Me
Thu 1 Jun 2023
4/11Wig-shopping with Claire causes Connie to recall how fate stepped in to ruin her marriage.
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3. Adult Bob—People Who Knew Me
Tue 30 May 2023
3/11Claire shaves Connie’s hair, evoking memories of Emily's first job and marital breakdown.
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2. Fettuccine Alfredo—People Who Knew Me
Thu 25 May 2023
2/11Connie starts therapy and delves into her past to see where it all went wrong with Drew.
