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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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  1. Episode 1

    Intimacy: 1. Did You Just Dribble On Me?

    Intimacy coordinator Liza Simmons lands a major film job on a Greek island shoot. When she finds out who the director is, a shared past resurfaces that could derail everything. In 'Intimacy' Episode 1: Lena Headey as Liza Tia Bannon as Ruby Hannah Waddingham as Lou Alison Steadman as Mum Simon Kassianides as Rob Thaddea Graham as Kate Tom Goodman-Hill as Gary Additional voices were: Dempsey Bovell, Tom Glenister, Finlay Paul, Nigel Pilkington, Sam Stafford, Sarah Whitehouse Based on an original idea by: Erika Lust Executive Produced by: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written, created and directed by: Lena Headey Consultant Audio Director: Celia De Wolff 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 Assistants: Liis Miik and Jo Troy Casting Director: Lauren Evans Intimacy Coordinator: Robbie Taylor Hunt Recorded at: Sound Node Sound Designer: Martin Schulz Supervising Sound Editor and Mixer: Daniel Jaramillo Recording Engineers: David Crane and Giancarlo Granata Music and Score composed by: Max Perryment 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 Artwork Photography: Stevan Keane Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

  2. Episode 2

    Intimacy: 2. I Like Being Naked

    Intimacy coordinator Liza arrives on set and meets the cast of a provocative new adaptation. As she starts work, she must quickly establish boundaries but old tensions resurface. In 'Intimacy' Episode 2 : Lena Headey as Liza Hannah Waddingham as Lou Thaddea Graham as Kate Maisie Williams as Bunny Matthew Broome as Alex Tia Bannon as Ruby Alison Steadman as Mum Tom Goodman-Hill as Gary Additional voices were: Dempsey Bovell, Tom Glenister, Mark Kilcawley, James Nicolaou, Paul Panting, Finlay Paul, Nigel Pilkington, Josh Singh Sian, Sam Stafford Based on an original idea by: Erika Lust Executive Produced by: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written, created and directed by: Lena Headey Consultant Audio Director: Celia De Wolff 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 Assistants: Liis Miik and Jo Troy Casting Director: Lauren Evans Intimacy Coordinator: Robbie Taylor Hunt Recorded at: Sound Node Sound Designer: Martin Schulz Supervising Sound Editor and Mixer: Daniel Jaramillo Recording Engineers: David Crane and Giancarlo Granata Music and Score composed by: Max Perryment 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 Artwork Photography: Stevan Keane Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

  3. Episode 3

    Intimacy: 3. Note To Self, Find Sharks

    Liza works with the crew to build a safe space for intimate scenes. Gary appears supportive, but over dinner he reveals a very different set of expectations. In 'Intimacy' Episode 3: Lena Headey as Liza Maisie Williams as Bunny Thaddea Graham as Kate Tom Goodman-Hill as Gary Matthew Broome as Alex Hannah Waddingham as Lou Additional voices were: Tom Glenister, Mark Kilcawley, James Nicolaou, Paul Panting, Finlay Paul, Nigel Pilkington, Josh, Singh Sian, Sam Stafford Based on an original idea by: Erika Lust Executive Produced by: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written, created and directed by: Lena Headey Consultant Audio Director: Celia De Wolff 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 Assistants: Liis Miik and Jo Troy Casting Director: Lauren Evans Intimacy Coordinator: Robbie Taylor Hunt Recorded at: Sound Node Sound Designer: Martin Schulz Supervising Sound Editor and Mixer: Daniel Jaramillo Recording Engineers: David Crane and Giancarlo Granata Music and Score composed by: Max Perryment 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 Artwork Photography: Stevan Keane Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

  4. Episode 4

    Intimacy: 4. Safe Sex Santa

    An early call to set brings Liza and Gary into a tense rehearsal that blurs boundaries. When a surprise visitor arrives, Liza is thrown further off balance. In 'Intimacy' Episode 4: Lena Headey as Liza Alison Steadman as Mum Hannah Waddingham as Lou Tia Bannon as Ruby Simon Kassianides as Nico Thaddea Graham as Kate Tom Goodman-Hill as Gary Matthew Broome as Alex Maisie Williams as Bunny Additional voices were: Tom Glenister, Mark Kilcawley, James Nicolaou, Paul Panting, Finlay Paul, Nigel Pilkington, Josh Singh Sian, Sam Stafford Based on an original idea by: Erika Lust Executive Produced by: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written, created and directed by: Lena Headey Consultant Audio Director: Celia De Wolff 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 Assistants: Liis Miik and Jo Troy Casting Director: Lauren Evans Intimacy Coordinator: Robbie Taylor Hunt Recorded at: Sound Node Sound Designer: Martin Schulz Supervising Sound Editor and Mixer: Daniel Jaramillo Recording Engineers: David Crane and Giancarlo Granata Music and Score composed by: Max Perryment 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 Artwork Photography: Stevan Keane Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

  5. Episode 5

    Intimacy: 5. Supriza Liza

    Liza’s carefully controlled world is disrupted when an unexpected family arrival clashes with filming, leading to chaos and an awkward producer’s party. In 'Intimacy' Episode 5 : Lena Headey as Liza Thaddea Graham as Kate Alison Steadman as Mum Tom Goodman-Hill as Gary Matthew Broome as Alex Maisie Williams as Bunny Tia Bannon as Ruby Additional voices were: Tom Glenister, Mark Kilcawley, James Nicolaou, Paul Panting, Finlay Paul, Nigel Pilkington, Josh Singh Sian, Sam Stafford Based on an original idea by: Erika Lust Executive Produced by: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written, created and directed by: Lena Headey Consultant Audio Director: Celia De Wolff 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 Assistants: Liis Miik and Jo Troy Casting Director: Lauren Evans Intimacy Coordinator: Robbie Taylor Hunt Recorded at: Sound Node Sound Designer: Martin Schulz Supervising Sound Editor and Mixer: Daniel Jaramillo Recording Engineers: David Crane and Giancarlo Granata Music and Score composed by: Max Perryment 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 Artwork Photography: Stevan Keane Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

  6. Episode 6

    Intimacy: 6. Lady C's Fever Dream

    An incident on set forces Liza to step in and halt filming. As she tries to uncover what is really happening, she begins to question who she can trust. In 'Intimacy' Episode 6: Lena Headey as Liza Simon Kassianides as Nico Alison Steadman as Mum Thaddea Graham as Kate Tom Goodman-Hill as Gary Maisie Williams as Bunny Matthew Broome as Alex Tia Bannon as Ruby Additional voices were: Tom Glenister, Mark Kilcawley, James Nicolaou, Paul Panting, Finlay Paul, Nigel Pilkington, Josh Singh Sian, Sam Stafford Based on an original idea by: Erika Lust Executive Produced by: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written, created and directed by: Lena Headey Consultant Audio Director: Celia De Wolff 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 Assistants: Liis Miik and Jo Troy Casting Director: Lauren Evans Intimacy Coordinator: Robbie Taylor Hunt Recorded at: Sound Node Sound Designer: Martin Schulz Supervising Sound Editor and Mixer: Daniel Jaramillo Recording Engineers: David Crane and Giancarlo Granata Music and Score composed by: Max Perryment 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 Artwork Photography: Stevan Keane Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

  7. Episode 7

    Intimacy: 7. Hiatus Day

    A cast day off turns into a boozy gathering where boundaries slip, tensions flare, and Liza is forced into a confrontation that changes everything. In 'Intimacy' Episode 7: Lena Headey as Liza Alison Steadman as Mum Thaddea Graham as Kate Simon Kassianides as Nico Maisie Williams as Bunny Matthew Broome as Alex Additional voices were: Tom Glenister, Mark Kilcawley, James Nicolaou, Paul Panting, Finlay Paul, Nigel Pilkington, Josh Singh Sian, Sam Stafford Based on an original idea by: Erika Lust Executive Produced by: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written, created and directed by: Lena Headey Consultant Audio Director: Celia De Wolff 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 Assistants: Liis Miik and Jo Troy Casting Director: Lauren Evans Intimacy Coordinator: Robbie Taylor Hunt Recorded at: Sound Node Sound Designer: Martin Schulz Supervising Sound Editor and Mixer: Daniel Jaramillo Recording Engineers: David Crane and Giancarlo Granata Music and Score composed by: Max Perryment 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 Artwork Photography: Stevan Keane Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

  8. Episode 8

    Intimacy: 8. Gag Order

    Liza is summoned to an emergency meeting with the producers. As power shifts behind the scenes, she faces a decision that could end her job on the film. In 'Intimacy' Episode 8: Lena Headey as Liza Tom Goodman-Hill as Gary Maisie Williams as Bunny Alison Steadman as Mum Thaddea Graham as Kate Matthew Broome as Alex Additional voices were: Dempsey Bovell, Tom Glenister, Alice Hoskyns, Mark Kilcawley, James Nicolaou, Paul Panting, Finlay Paul, Nigel Pilkington, Josh Singh Sian, Sam Stafford, Sarah Whitehouse Based on an original idea by: Erika Lust Executive Produced by: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written, created and directed by: Lena Headey Consultant Audio Director: Celia De Wolff 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 Assistants: Liis Miik and Jo Troy Casting Director: Lauren Evans Intimacy Coordinator: Robbie Taylor Hunt Recorded at: Sound Node Sound Designer: Martin Schulz Supervising Sound Editor and Mixer: Daniel Jaramillo Recording Engineers: David Crane and Giancarlo Granata Music and Score composed by: Max Perryment 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 Artwork Photography: Stevan Keane Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

  9. Season 2 Trailer

    Intimacy: Trailer

    Intimacy coordinator Liza Simmons gets her big break when offered a job on a major movie. Drama starring Lena Headey, Hannah Waddingham, Alison Steadman & Maisie Williams. Written by Lena Headey and executive produced by Sharon Horgan. From the makers of People Who Knew Me, Motherland and Bad Sisters.

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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.

Information

  • Channel
    BBC
  • Creator
    BBC Sounds
  • Episodes
    21
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Show Website
    Arc
  • Provider
    BBC Studios Distribution Limited

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