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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 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.

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.

Both series are Merman productions, with executive producer Sharon Horgan.

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S2 · E8
September 9 · 16 min
Intimacy: 8. Gag Order
Liza is called into an urgent meeting that puts her future on the production at risk.
S2 · E7
August 12 · 14 min
Intimacy: 7. Hiatus Day
A cast day off descends into chaos as tensions rise and secrets start to surface.
S2 · E6
August 5 · 15 min
Intimacy: 6. Lady C's Fever Dream
Liza intervenes when an incident on set exposes deeper tensions and hidden truths.
S2 · E5
August 5 · 15 min
Intimacy: 5. Supriza Liza
Liza must juggle both work and family when her personal life arrives on set.
S2 · E4
July 29 · 15 min
Intimacy: 4. Safe Sex Santa
An early call to set brings Liza and Gary into a tense rehearsal that blurs boundaries.
S2 · E3
July 29 · 15 min
Intimacy: 3. Note To Self, Find Sharks
Liza creates a safe space for the actors. Gary seems to approve, until he doesn’t.
S2 · E2
July 22 · 14 min
Intimacy: 2. I Like Being Naked
Intimacy coordinator Liza arrives on set and meets the cast. Can she set boundaries?
S2 · E1
July 22 · 16 min
Intimacy: 1. Did You Just Dribble On Me?
Intimacy coordinator Liza gets an opportunity to work on big budget movie.
May 27 · 1 min
Intimacy: Trailer
New drama starring Lena Headey, Hannah Waddingham, Alison Steadman & Maisie Williams
S1 · E11
Jul 4, 2023 · 30 min
People Who Knew Me: 11. Bonus
Rosamund Pike, Kyle Soller and Isabella Sermon discuss the making of People Who Knew me.
S1 · E10
Jun 29, 2023 · 17 min
People Who Knew Me: 10. Goodbye NYC
Connie and Claire finally go on their road trip to New York.
S1 · E9
Jun 27, 2023 · 14 min
People Who Knew Me: 9. Coward
Drew calls Connie in utter disbelief that she is alive.
S1 · E8
Jun 22, 2023 · 15 min
People Who Knew Me: 8. Tidal Wave
Connie tells Claire the truth about her dad.
S1 · E7
Jun 20, 2023 · 15 min
People Who Knew Me: 7. Daddy
Connie relives September 11, the day that her life changed forever.
S1 · E6
Jun 15, 2023 · 14 min
People Who Knew Me: 6. Non-Monogamy
Connie's confession reveals her most shameful secret.
S1 · E5
Jun 13, 2023 · 16 min
People Who Knew Me: 5. Heimlich Maneuver
The pressure of Connie's past forces her to come clean.
S1 · E4
Jun 8, 2023 · 16 min
People Who Knew Me: 4. Jack Daniels
Wig-shopping with Claire causes Connie to recall how fate stepped in to ruin her marriage.
S1 · E3
Jun 6, 2023 · 14 min
People Who Knew Me: 3. Adult Bob
Claire shaves Connie’s hair, evoking memories of Emily's first job and marital breakdown.
S1 · E2
Jun 1, 2023 · 18 min
People Who Knew Me: 2. Fettuccine Alfredo
Connie starts therapy and delves into her past to see where it all went wrong with Drew.
S1 · E1
May 30, 2023 · 16 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.

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