Arc
BBC SoundsArc 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 Gr... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaFiction | |||
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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: So... more
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 Ang... more
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... more
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... more
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- That ending, seriously?
Please, for once, can we have an ending where the abused and raped women see justice done and the lives of rapists destroyed?
Apple Podcasts2FWJM66
United Kingdoma month ago - Enjoyable but too short
Good story line and production but the credits felt the same length as the actual production! Could have definitely been longer, and less, episodes.
Apple Podcasts3EH8661United Kingdom2 months ago - Amazing
Great acting! Especially Rosamund Pike! Also great writing and storyline, the first 30 seconds of her monologue got me hooked already
Apple Podcasts5Joyce.C.
Canada9 months ago - Interesting Voice performance and Story
Make me cry 🥹
Apple Podcasts5Khay🫶🏻
Japana year ago - Bestes Hörspiel das ich je gehört habe
Eine wahnsinnig gut geschriebene und gesprochene Story
Apple Podcasts5Karlakarlssdottir
Germanya year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #118 |  United States/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | United Kingdom/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #14 | United Kingdom/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #57 | Canada/Fiction/Drama |
Apple Podcasts | #155 | Canada/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #23 |  France/Fiction/Drama |
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What is Arc about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Premium scripted audio dramas tell character-driven stories about identity, intimacy, power and the choices that reshape a life. The format is cinematic ensemble fiction, with tightly written scenes, strong performances and sound design supporting emotionally direct storytelling, often with dark humor alongside tense or painful material. Stories move between personal relationships and high-pressure settings, including a film production where questions of consent and workplace power become central. The productions feature prominent screen actors, including Rosamund Pike and Hugh Laurie in People Who Knew Me, and Lena Headey and Hannah Waddingham in Intimacy. Writing and production are led by established screen and theatre talent, with Sharon... more
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