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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

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Sober Companion
Trailer: Sober Companion
A new drama starring Rob Delaney, Bel Powley, Jameela Jamil, Greg James and Chris Hall
30 Oct 2026,1 min
Sober Companion
1. Chipping Norton
Can noughties popstar Lucy Green make a comeback, or will she be derailed by her demons?
02 Nov 2026,15 mins,
Sober Companion
2. Are There Sex Addicts In Arizona?
Tim and Lucy set off for America but come face to face with a huge roadblock.
02 Nov 2026,14 mins,
Sober Companion
3. Hard Shoulder
Lucy meets super-fan flight attendant Frankie. Sabrina calls Tim with bad news.
02 Nov 2026,15 mins,
Sober Companion
4. It's Giving Britney
Lucy tries to cope with her fear of flying and Tim learns more about her past.
02 Nov 2026,13 mins,
Sober Companion
5. Frankie, Leader of the Emeralds
Mid-flight, Lucy’s sobriety takes a terrible turn and Tim is forced to call for help.
02 Nov 2026,14 mins,
Sober Companion
6. Shakira, Shakira
Mid-air, sober companion Tim and flight attendant Frankie attempt to work together.
02 Nov 2026,14 mins,
Sober Companion
7. Soluble Fibre
Lucy and Tim’s trip to rehab is diverted… via a hospital in New York City.
02 Nov 2026,15 mins,
Sober Companion
8. Jesus, Mary Magdelene!
Lucy and Tim escape NYC. At an Appalachian diner, Lucy learns the truth about Tim’s past.
02 Nov 2026,13 mins,
Sober Companion
9. Welcome to Mountain View
At Rita’s Diner, things start to unravel between Tim and Lucy.
02 Nov 2026,14 mins,
Sober Companion
10. Horse Yoga
Lucy is forced to step up to help Tim, but will they make it to rehab?
02 Nov 2026,15 mins,
Intimacy
Trailer
Drama starring Lena Headey, Hannah Waddingham, Alison Steadman & Maisie Williams
27 May 2026,1 min
Intimacy
1. Did You Just Dribble On Me?
Intimacy coordinator Liza gets an opportunity to work on big budget movie.
22 Jul 2026,16 mins,
Intimacy
2. I Like Being Naked
Intimacy coordinator Liza arrives on set and meets the cast. Can she set boundaries?
22 Jul 2026,14 mins,
Intimacy
3. Note To Self, Find Sharks
Liza creates a safe space for the actors. Gary seems to approve, until he doesn’t.
22 Jul 2026,15 mins,
Intimacy
4. Safe Sex Santa
An early call to set brings Liza and Gary into a tense rehearsal that blurs boundaries.
22 Jul 2026,15 mins,
Intimacy
5. Supriza Liza
Liza must juggle both work and family when her personal life arrives on set.
22 Jul 2026,15 mins,
Intimacy
6. Lady C's Fever Dream
Liza intervenes when an incident on set exposes deeper tensions and hidden truths.
22 Jul 2026,15 mins,
Intimacy
7. Hiatus Day
A cast day off descends into chaos as tensions rise and secrets start to surface.
22 Jul 2026,14 mins,
Intimacy
8. Gag Order
Liza is called into an urgent meeting that puts her future on the production at risk.
22 Jul 2026,16 mins,
People Who Knew Me
Trailer
A woman uses 9/11 to fake her death. 14 years later, she is forced to confront her past.
04 Apr 2023,1 min
People Who Knew Me
1. Hello LA
A diagnosis makes Connie face her past life in NYC and why she faked her death after 9/11.
23 May 2023,15 mins
People Who Knew Me
2. Fettuccine Alfredo
Connie starts therapy and delves into her past to see where it all went wrong with Drew.
25 May 2023,16 mins
People Who Knew Me
3. Adult Bob
Claire shaves Connie’s hair, evoking memories of Emily's first job and marital breakdown.
30 May 2023,13 mins
People Who Knew Me
4. Jack Daniels
Wig-shopping with Claire causes Connie to recall how fate stepped in to ruin her marriage.
01 Jun 2023,15 mins
People Who Knew Me
5. Heimlich Maneuver
The pressure of Connie's past forces her to come clean.
06 Jun 2023,14 mins
People Who Knew Me
6. Non-Monogamy
Connie's confession reveals her most shameful secret.
08 Jun 2023,14 mins
People Who Knew Me
7. Daddy
Connie relives September 11, the day that her life changed forever.
13 Jun 2023,15 mins
People Who Knew Me
8. Tidal Wave
Connie tells Claire the truth about her dad.
15 Jun 2023,13 mins
People Who Knew Me
9. Coward
Drew calls Connie in utter disbelief that she is alive.
20 Jun 2023,12 mins