Rob Delaney and Bel Powley star in a knotty rehab drama: best podcasts of the week

Sharon Horgan executive produced this moreish road trip story about addiction, mishaps and revelations. Plus, the new one from Serial’s Sarah Koenig

Pick of the week Sober Companion

“I never thought I’d be back here with the fluorescent lights and lukewarm coffee,” says recovering addict Tim (Rob Delaney). “But then Lucy Green ruined my life.” So begins this intriguing 10-part drama of bite-size episodes, executive produced by Sharon Horgan. It rewinds to Tim escorting millennial pop star Lucy (Bel Powley) to rehab in Arizona on an eventful road trip. Jameela Jamil and Greg James complete a cracking cast. Hollie Richardson BBC Sounds, all episodes out on Monday 2 November