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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...

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 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...

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 Sabrina

Additional 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 Sa...

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, 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 Se...

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 Frankie

Additional 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...

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 Frankie

Additional voices were: Alice Hoskyns, Christine Kavanagh, Paul Panting, 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 St...

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 Frankie

Additional voices: Teresa Gallagher, Tom Glenister, Katrina Galloway, Megan Heverin, Alice Hoskyns, Christine Kavanagh, Paul Panting, Carl Prekopp 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...

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 Hall as Frankie Jameela Jamil as Sabrina

Additional voices: Ben Crowe, Katrina Galloway, Tom Glenister, Alice Hoskyns, Carl Prekopp, 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...

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 Jameela Jamil as Sabrina Greg James as himself

Additonal voices: Ben Crowe, Alice Hoskyns

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...

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 language, scenes of drug taking and deals with themes of addiction.

In 'Sober Companion', episode 1: Rob Delaney as Tim Bel Powley as Lucy Green Greg James as himself Jameela Jamil as Sabrina Amber Grappy as Becky

Additional voices: Oziengbe Aigbomian, Sonny Corney, Ben Crowe, Katrina Galloway, Tom Glenister, Alice Hoskyns, Christine Kavanagh, Sam Lui, Paul Panting, Finlay Pa...

Sober companion Tim takes a reluctant iconic noughties popstar on a road trip to rehab. A new 10-part drama from the makers of Catastrophe, Bad Sisters and Motherland, executive produced by Sharon Horgan and starring Rob Delaney, Bel Powley, Jameela Jamil, Amber Grappy, Chris Hall and Greg James.

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...

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...

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...

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: Dyla...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Coming 22nd July 2026

Intimacy coordinator Liza Simmons is very good at her job. She is a safe space, a warrior for consent, the person actors rely on when scenes get complicated. Her personal life, however, is anything but safe.

A former actor and divorced single mum, Liza is drowning in debt to her ex-husband Michael and barely holding things together. So, when her agent offers her a job on a glossy, big-budget modern adaptation of Lady Chatterley’s Lover, shooting on a Greek island, she has no choice but to say yes.

It sh...

In this bonus episode of People Who Knew Me, Writer and Director Daniella Isaacs revisits the series and its existential themes with cast members Rosamund Pike, Kyle Soller and Isabella Sermon. They discuss what captivated them about the story of Emily faking her own death in 9/11, their own experience with truth and lies, and how this fuelled their performance.

Credits Connie / Emily - ROSAMUND PIKE Drew - KYLE SOLLER Claire - ISABELLA SERMON Hosted by Daniella Isaacs

Series adapted from the original novel and Consulting Produced by Kim Hooper Produced by Joshua Buckingham Executive Produced...

Realising there might not be another opportunity, Connie and Claire embark on their road trip, stopping in New York to finally meet Drew.

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Connie / Emily - ROSAMUND PIKE Drew - KYLE SOLLER Claire - ISABELLA SERMON Gabe - ALFRED ENOCH Jade - JESSICA DARROW Marni/Jenny - DANIELLA ISAACS Dr Richter / Reporter - CHARLES HAGERTY and HUGH LAURIE as PAUL Additional voices: PIPPA WINSLOW, NANCY CRANE, JOEY AKUBEZE, BARNEY WHITE, JILL WINTERNITZ

Written and Directed by Daniella Isaacs Adapted from the original novel and Consulting Produced by Kim Hooper Produced by Joshua...

New episode released on Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds.

Drew calls Connie in utter disbelief that she is alive. On confirming that Claire really is his daughter, they establish a weekly phone call getting to know each other. Feeling ever distanced, Connie starts spending more time with Paul, finally agreeing on a date.

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Connie / Emily - ROSAMUND PIKE Drew - KYLE SOLLER Claire - ISABELLA SERMON Gabe - ALFRED ENOCH Jade - JESSICA DARROW Marni/Jenny - DANIELLA ISAACS Dr Richter / Reporter - CHARLES HAGERTY an...

New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds.

Bolstered by her revelation to Paul, Connie takes Claire to the beach to tell her the truth about her Dad. Overwhelmed by the shocking discovery, Claire runs away for the night without telling Connie. Connie finds Drew on Facebook, and tells him she is alive and has a daughter. She wakes up from her mastectomy surgery disorientated and is relieved to find Claire by her side.

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Connie / Emily - ROSAMUND PIKE Drew - KYLE SO...

New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds.

Connie continues retelling her story to Paul, reliving the trauma of September 11th, and the events that lead up to her faking her own death. Hidden away in Gabe's apartment, watching the events of 9/11 unfold on TV, she turns off her phone and never looks back. Paul thinks she is brave enough to tell Claire the truth.

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Connie / Emily - ROSAMUND PIKE Drew - KYLE SOLLER Claire - ISABELLA SERMON Gabe - ALFRED ENOCH Ja...

New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds.

Connie starts from the very beginning, detailing all the building pressures and disappointments that drove her to run away from her life as Emily in New York, and start afresh as Connie in LA. Over a few drinks with Paul, these truths come flooding out, along with all the lies she has told to keep her identity hidden. She finally reveals her most shameful secret. Now must now find the strength to tell Claire.

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Connie and Claire attend a cancer support session with Paul, which causes Connie to relive painful memories of her life in New York trying to balance her work life and unhappy marriage with being a care-giver to Drew's sick Mom. The pressure of Connie's past builds, exploding out of her in a desperate confession.

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Connie / Emily - ROSAMUND PIKE Drew - KYLE SOLLER Claire - ISABELLA SERMON Gabe - ALFRED ENOCH Jade - JESSICA DARROW Marni/Jenny - DANIELLA ISAACS Dr Richter / Reporter - CHARLES HAGERTY and HUGH LAURIE as PAUL Additional voices: PIPPA...

New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds.

Claire takes Connie wig-shopping as a surprise for being halfway through her cancer treatment. Trying on a wig provokes some painful memories of Connie's life back in New York. A friendship with her sassy work colleague highlights the failings of her marriage, further compounded by Drew's restaurant falling through. Then when they try to escape on their delayed honeymoon fate steps in to truly derail them.

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Connie / Emily - ROSAMUND PIKE Drew - KYLE SO...

New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds.

Claire shaves Connie’s hair as the chemotherapy takes hold. The loss of her hair takes Connie straight back to her life in New York, to Emily's new 'work haircut' and first job, a job she was forced to take so Drew could fulfil his dream of owning his own restaurant. That one deciding coin toss, the catalyst which prompted the lying and deceit that would lead to the end of their marriage.

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New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds.

Connie starts chemotherapy and tries to ignore the advances of fellow patient, Paul, as she delves back to her past to try to figure out where it all went wrong with Emily’s husband Drew. She recalls them meeting at NYU in 1993, their whirlwind romance, her choosing Drew over Gabe, their marriage and bohemian life. It was all so happy and full of promise. Back in the present, Paul gives some good advice to Connie about letting people in. This...

New episodes released on Tuesday and Thursday. If you’re in the UK, listen first on BBC Sounds.

Connie Prynne lives a small life with her daughter, Claire in Los Angeles. But when she is diagnosed with breast cancer she is forced to start addressing her past, a life she hasn’t told Claire or anyone about, a New York life, Emily’s life; a mess of a failed marriage, an affair and an accidental pregnancy that saw Emily fake her death post 9/11 and runaway to LA. If the breast cancer gets worse she needs to create a safe...

Emily Morris uses 9/11 to fake her own death and run away to start a new life in California as Connie Prynne. Fourteen years later, now with a teenage daughter by her side, Connie is diagnosed with breast cancer. She will be forced to confront her past so that her daughter will not be left on her own if she does not survive. She must decide how to explain her lies, her secrets, her selfish decisions – and ultimately her ‘widowed’ husband. Everything she thought she had fled from when she pretended to die in New York.

Starring Rosamund Pike a...