Arc

Audio drama series about deception, secrets and starting AI summary

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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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Sober Companion: 10. Horse Yoga E

2026-11-02 · 15 min · Season 3, episode 10

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…
Sober Companion: 9. Welcome to Mountain View E

2026-11-02 · 15 min · Season 3, episode 9

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…
Sober Companion: 8. Jesus, Mary Magdelene! E

2026-11-02 · 14 min · Season 3, episode 8

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…
Sober Companion: 7. Soluble Fibre E

2026-11-02 · 16 min · Season 3, episode 7

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…
Sober Companion: 6. Shakira, Shakira E

2026-11-02 · 14 min · Season 3, episode 6

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…
Sober Companion: 5. Frankie, Leader of the Emeralds E

2026-11-02 · 15 min · Season 3, episode 5

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…
Sober Companion: 4. It's Giving Britney E

2026-11-02 · 13 min · Season 3, episode 4

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 FrankieAdditional…
Sober Companion: 3. Hard Shoulder E

2026-11-02 · 16 min · Season 3, episode 3

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…
Sober Companion: 2. Are There Sex Addicts In Arizona? E

2026-11-02 · 15 min · Season 3, episode 2

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…
Sober Companion: 1. Chipping Norton E

2026-11-02 · 15 min · Season 3, episode 1

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…

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Oldest episode in feed: 04/2023 · over 3 years
Typical length: 15 min
Format: Serial Meant to be heard in order

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