Arc
Arc, published by BBC Sounds, is a premium cinematic audio drama series. It runs in seasons and covers character-driven fiction, currently People Who Knew Me (2023) and Intimacy (2026). Episodes run about 15 to 16 minutes, with 21 episodes in the feed. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Premium BBC audio drama with a sponsor-free, high-production serialised format
- Published by BBC Sounds with a cinematic, high-production format across two series
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.1 from 435 ratings, with 21 episodes since April 2023
- Episodes of about 15 to 16 minutes suit a single, well-placed host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- scripted audio drama, serialised episodes, bonus episode
- Tone
- dramatic, witty
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 15 to 16 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'Non-Monogamy' and 'Jack Daniels' and the Intimacy premise point to adult themes, though the explicit flag is 0.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0fds1bs |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1680746134 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p0fds1bs.rss |
Benchmark score: 27 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Intimacy: 8. Gag Order | 2026-09-09 | 16 min |
| Intimacy: 7. Hiatus Day | 2026-08-12 | 15 min |
| Intimacy: 6. Lady C's Fever Dream | 2026-08-05 | 15 min |
| Intimacy: 5. Supriza Liza | 2026-08-05 | 16 min |
| Intimacy: 4. Safe Sex Santa | 2026-07-29 | 15 min |
| Intimacy: 3. Note To Self, Find Sharks | 2026-07-29 | 16 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 40 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
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,…
About Arc
Arc is a premium cinematic audio drama series published by BBC Sounds. The feed lists two series so far: People Who Knew Me (2023), about a woman who fakes her own death and starts a new life in California, and Intimacy (2026), about an intimacy coordinator who discovers her new director is someone from her past. The show's description names Rosamund Pike, Hugh Laurie, Lena Headey and Sharon Horgan as cast and executive producer, and it is a Merman production. The feed has 21 episodes, released roughly every five days, with a median length of about 15 to 16 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows a rating of 4.1 from 435 ratings. Listeners are estimated to be mostly UK adults across several age bands, though this is an estimate and not published data. Downloads are estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed, the website data or the description.
Arc suits brands seeking premium, high-attention audio placements in entertainment and lifestyle categories. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the estimated download range and the $18 to $25 per 1,000 rate. Sponsorship of the show would fit premium brands, subject to BBC editorial and advertising policy.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Arc can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Arc
How much does Arc charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show has no sponsors listed in its feed, so the rate is a benchmark, not a published price.
What is Arc about?
Arc is a BBC audio drama series that runs in seasons. Its current series, People Who Knew Me and Intimacy, follow character-driven stories with a cinematic, serialised format and a cast of well-known actors.
How do I contact Arc about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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