Bel Powley & Rob Delaney Leading BBC Podcast Series ‘Sober Companion’ With EP Sharon Horgan
Bel Powley and Rob Delaney will star in *Sober Companion*, a BBC audio drama about a recovering addict tasked with taking a pop star to rehab. The series explores fame, family and recovery through a chaotic journey that brings its two reluctant companions into an unexpected connection.
Delaney plays Tim, while Powley is pop star Lucy Green; Jameela Jamil, Greg James, Amber Grappy and Chris Hall also feature. Sharon Horgan is an executive producer, reuniting with Delaney after *Catastrophe*. Written by Sarah Simmonds and directed by Destiny Ekaragha, the series is due to launch on BBC Sounds next month.
- Bel Powley and Rob Delaney lead BBC drama *Sober Companion*.
- The story follows a pop star’s journey to rehab with a recovering addict.
- Sharon Horgan executive produces the series, coming to BBC Sounds next month.
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Recovery from addiction involves more than stopping substance use: people may also need ongoing support as they rebuild relationships and routines. Fame can add pressures, including public scrutiny and demanding work, while family and friends may be affected by someone’s recovery.
BBC Sounds is the BBC’s audio platform, where it publishes podcasts and drama. Sharon Horgan, an actor and writer, previously worked with Rob Delaney on the comedy series Catastrophe.