People Who Knew Me - Intimacy: 1. Did You Just Dribble On Me?

Episode Date: July 22, 2026

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 WhitehouseBased on an original idea by: Erika Lust Executive Produced by: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn Executive Producer for the BBC: Dylan Haskins Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Written, created and directed by: Lena Headey Consultant Audio Director: Celia De Wolff Series Produced by: Emma Morgan Story Produced by: Maddie Beautyman and Megan Heverin Production Manager: Archan Mohile Production Coordinator: Marlene Beauquis Smith Production Runner: Tobias Davies Script Assistants: Liis Miik and Jo Troy Casting Director: Lauren Evans Intimacy Coordinator: Robbie Taylor Hunt Recorded at: Sound Node Sound Designer: Martin Schulz Supervising Sound Editor and Mixer: Daniel Jaramillo Recording Engineers: David Crane and Giancarlo Granata Music and Score composed by: Max Perryment Merman Television Managing Director: Rebecca Parkinson Merman Finance Director: Jackie Sidey Merman Television Head of Production: Amanda Wasey Merman Television Finance Manager: Gemma Wilson Legal and Business Affairs: Mark Rogers and Georges Villeneau Artwork Photography: Stevan Keane Behind the Scenes: Michas Vanni

This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. How did a boycott Jimmy become a billionaire from posting videos? On good, bad billionaire, we're going to find out how the world's most popular YouTuber, Mr Beast, made his fortune. He's buried himself in a coffin for days. Counted to 100,000 on camera. And even recreated squid games, all in an attempt to go viral on the internet. But it all started when he gave a homeless man $10,000. So is he a philanthropist reshaping capitalism?

Or is he just the king of the attention economy? Find out on Good Bad Billionaire. Listen on BBC.com or wherever you get your podcasts. You're about to listen to Intimacy, the latest series of Arc. This episode contains strong language and sexual content. I've never felt this way. Your skin, the smell of you. Your heart is the light to my darkness.

Your touch. I'm going to... You just dribble on me. No, I didn't. It was the boat making it rot. I was going to be sick. What is that corn? And cut!

Liza! Liza! Here! I'm here! Mediocre, Rupert. Fun fact, he looks like a gourd, trying to disguise itself as a man. by wearing a North Face jacket.

His cocks out again. Matt, I left a tape in your trailer. It pulls all my pubs off. Yeah, it's not a perfect setup. Do you want me to look at it? The modesty garment. Yes, please. Step inside the tent.

Here. Thank you. Yeah. Let's have a look. It's small because it's... It's cold. I know. It's very cold, Matt.

It's all good. I'm not looking at your penis. Good job. We have a fluffer. My job title is intimacy coordinator. I have a purpose, Rupert. Then coordinate quicker. We're about to get rained on.

I don't understand why a grown man can't tape his own penis. I'm sure it's something makeup can do. It's ridiculous that we have an extra mouth to feed because we have to have a willie tape linework. Rupert! What? Fuck off. I am going as fast as I can. It would bring me so much joy.

to see you swept away in a freak flood, Rupert. But I am a realist, and dreams rarely come true, so let me finish taping this cock sock. Right, you are, you're good to go. It's a great seed, and you both look great, sir. I've really felt that last date. Do I? What?

Look great? Yeah. James hates me. He doesn't. I've got an audition to play Thor. Have you? Wow. That's... Wow. He has to ride a couple of boats here and there, I imagine. Yeah, think Thor.

Think Thor. Think Thor. Let's do this. Right. Last shot of the day. Let's get this dumpy. Rolling. Sound speed. Mark it. 1-02, take 5. And... Action. Intimacy. Episode 1.

Hey, Siri, call Ruby. Cool. Ruby. Hey Queen, Slay. Rube's, I'm on my way home from sunny Wales. Um, I have the weekend. I'd really love to see you for all of it, some of it. I still like to hold that little hand of yours.

Fun fact, mine will always be the big hand till I'm 75 and then we'll swap my wrinkly old paper hand in yours. Oh, call me back. I miss you. Lou, hi. There she is. Liza Simmons. That's me. I have a very exciting offer for you. Oh. It would mean leaving the Welsh job.

No, I would miss the great catering and having nowhere warm to go or anywhere to sit for 14 hours a day. Studio movie with studio money, but... Indy philosophy, collaborative, all the cool things. Modern take on Lady Chattley's lover, you know, our director's love remaking that one, four weeks into the shoot already, small Greek island, bottom of the Peloponnese, they are offering a ridiculous amount of cash.

What's the catch? Who died? Shirley Keane. Oh, fuck. Car accident on the way home late last night. I didn't mean... Is she... Dead, no. They need to replace them an intimacy coordinator for a couple of weeks.

Right. Just allow her to recuperate. But if they like you... and your work job can become yours it's a big opportunity for you Liza just don't be your usual self what not so

well don't people manage so much I mean they did ask for Lola but she's unavailable she's on Harry Potter Mark is out of the flu so you were not that I'm suggesting you were the last turkey on the shelf but your reputation does

Proceed you? Are you aware of that? Uh, I wasn't. Uh, enlighten me. I just need you to be fun, Liza. Relax, jolly. Not so... Wuh, stick up your ass. Enjoy a bit of banter. Just don't be a... Blown wolf. Anyway, I'm saying yes before they change their minds.

I don't have a stick up my ass. Who's directing? A woman? No, it's a man. Budgets too eyes for that. for that. Anyway, Carl will pick you up tomorrow morning at 6am. Business class flight. This all sounds amazing. Amazing. And I'll tell the Welshese you've got COVID. You have one new message. Ruby doesn't want to come to yours this weekend. I tried. Saw your Instagram post. Whales look shit. Get a proper job. Daughters can't look up to their mothers if they never see them. is seven miles on the left.

Hey, Siri, call Cockwomble. Calling Cockcumble. This is Michael. Leave a message off to the turn. Oh, Michael. You can't win at everything all the time. I only married you because Mom said not to and because you had money and we did Mum stuff

until you revealed that you are in fact a galactic knob. Call Ruby. Ruby. Hey Queen. Sway. Hello. Good morning. Are you travelling business or first class?

Yes. Can I just see your boarding pass? Yep. This is... Wonderful. Welcome, Miss Simmons. You have full business lounge access. I'm 47 and have never been in an airport lounge.

Is that cool or tragic? A life-changing moment in my hands. That could be fun, Liza. How come? Everyone in here is so good looking. Is it because when I travel anywhere, I sit in the airport weather spoons? Ooh, tall, hungover-looking business lounge guys, throwing eyes my way. Good morning.

My alcohol-dependent but make it functional, mother. Should I? Nope. Hi, it's me. Leave a message if you have to. Liza, that's just rude, that message. It's not clever. It screams. I'm so cool and I don't need friends, but actually I'm really desperate. Did you hide that bottle of gin, did you? I was looking forward to a lovely sunset G&T later.

Call me back when you've got a break from showing actors how to do it. I don't know why everyone's afraid to call it sex work. Siri, call Fond Sponge back. Calling, Fond Sponge. She won't answer We just like to leave each other messages You know, keep it super intimate Mom, just missed you

I'm at Heathrow I'm going to Greece for a couple of weeks I've got an opportunity I'm still not a sex worker Not that there's anything shameful about that It's just not what I do I am a safe space Mom, a warrior of consent

Ruby is staying with Michael This weekend It's my weekend But she wanted to stay with her responsible parents apparently. Hope you found your gin. Bye. Dad said you're going away again for a few weeks. Well I left you a few messages. It all happened pretty quick. Your dad said you didn't want to come to me. I was calling to say that I did want to. You did? I would have laughed that Ruby. I miss hanging out. How long are you gone this time?

Just a couple of weeks, not long. You always say not long. I haven't seen you in a month. If you work this hard and you still never have any money, what's the point? Stupid. You sound like your dad. I mean, shit parent versus an absent one. Who will win? Just let me finish this job and things will change, okay? I love you. Motherhood. A wound that remains open. Business lounge guy is persistent

with the eye contact. Is that what happens here? Pre-flight sex for those in row one through five. The thing I like about Rando-Lando sex is nothing is required, just get it, own it, a momentary pleasure plaster on the wound. What's your name? Don't talk.

Get that? Yeah, just fish it out in that back. I bought you some extra time. I was further than I thought. You okay? Yeah. Welcome on board. Just to your left.

Perfect. Would you like some champagne? Sure, yeah. Spent the night in Athens. Hotel was fine, not that I think you care right now, but I wanted to show you that that I have a proper job. I've made it to the island.

Look, you see? I've nearly made it. I'm arriving on a speedboat. And there's the driver. Apollo, he's waving. From fact, it means to destroy. Oh, look, look at that water, Ruby. So beautiful.

We're just pulling up to the dock. This job is going to change everything. I promise. I better go. I love you. Ahoy, ahoy. I'm Kate, Director's assistant. Welcome, welcome. At Liza, right? Yes. Careful, they're just stepping off the boat. Thank you. Thank you, Paul. Everyone would love to say hello. They're down on set. I'm so sorry you've just missed breakfast, but I can get you something from craft or coffee.

I'll just grab a coffee, thanks. Oh, take your time. You're all good. They're just setting up to rehearse. Oh, oh. God, that actually tastes really good. Well, our director insists on good coffee. He's an importunate man. Do you mean important? No, I mean importunate. Sorry, it means persistent to the point of annoyance.

Ah. It's unfortunate what happened to Shirley. That's awful. Yeah. Well, she's not wanted to go down without a fight. She's still in intensive care. Will she make it? I'm sure she'll recover.

Well, let's hope the industry would come to a halt without her. She gets all the jobs. Yeah, well, between you and me, She's not all that. Oh, I'm sorry, is she, she, she's not a friend. Is she? God, no, she wouldn't know who I am. Nobody does.

God, these studios are enormous. Sorry, I'm too sorry. This, this is Liza. Hi. She's replacing Shirley, per Shirley for a few weeks. Nice to meet everyone. Not a single woman on this crew, except Kate. Director ahead.

He's really tall, broad shoulder. He's... Excuse me, Gary. Sorry. I have your new right-hand man. Woman, woman. He's turning around. Smile, Liza, disarm him.

Yes, yes. We're so happy you are here. Walk me, would you? Him. Our main actress is a bit insecure. It would be great if you could help with Donald. Not him. Shirley.

But she's great, buddy. You'll meet her. I think he raped me. Intimacy Episode 1, Lena Heidi as Liza. Tia Bannon as Ruby. Hannah Warringham as Lou. Alison Stedman as Mum. Simon Cassi Anidis as Rob. Thadier Graham as Kate.

Tom Goodman Hill as Gary. Additional voices by Dempsey Bevel, Tom Glanister, Finley Paul, Nigel Pilkington, Sam Stafford, Sarah Whitehouse. Based on an original idea by Erica Lust. Executive produced by Sharon Horgan and Faye Dorn. Executive producer for the BBC, Dylan Haskins. Assistant Commissioner for the BBC, Lorraine Ukafuna. Written, created and directed by Lena Heady.

With additional direction by Celia DeWolf. Series produced by Emma Morgan. Story produced by Maddie Boudeman and Megan Heberon. Production manager, Archon Mohele. Production coordinator Marlene Boke-Smith. Production runner, Dubaius Davies. Script assistants, Lee Smick and Joe Troy. director Lauren Evans, intimacy coordinator, Robbie Taylor Hunt. Audio production and post-production

by Sound Node. Sound designer, Martin Shultz. Supervising sound editor and mixer, Daniel Haramizio. Recording engineers, David Crane and Giancarlo Granata. Music and score composed by Max Periment. For a full list of credits, go to the episode description. For further support on any of the issues raised in this series, go to bVc.com.ukh, forward slash, actionline. Intimacy is a Merman Television, Scotland production for BBC sounds. How did a boycott Jimmy become a billionaire from posting videos? On good, bad billionaire, we're going to find out how the world's most popular YouTuber, Mr Beast, made his fortune.

He's buried himself in a coffin for days. Counted to 100,000 on camera. And even recreated squid games all in an attempt to go viral on the internet. But it all started when he gave a homeless man $10,000. So is he a philanthropist re-shaping capitalism? Or is he just the king of the attention economy? Find out on Good Bad Billionaire. Listen on BBC.com or wherever you get your podcasts.