A generous gift triggers a journey through time for the lads. Under the influence of a divine brew they discuss dirty bible verse, the Brit Awards and disposable vapes. The loosest, most drunk episode we’ve done tbh. 
 
If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Head to <a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/RuralConcerns'>https://www.patreon.com/c/RuralConcerns</a> for more info.
 
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer.
 
Big shout out to Abandoned Arse Factory for the mead! Also, this is <a href='https://crom.ink/'>Crom’s website</a> who Chris met at Thought Bubble.
 
This episode of Rural Concerns was edited by Micheal Mannion and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

A generous gift triggers a journey through time for the lads. Under the influence of a divine brew they discuss dirty bible verse, the Brit Awards and disposable vapes. The loosest, most drunk episode we’ve done tbh. If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Head to https://www.patreon.com/c/RuralConcerns for more info. Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer. Big shout out to Abandoned Arse Factory for the mead! Also, this is Crom’s website who Chris met at Thought Bubble. This episode of Rural Concerns was edited by Micheal Mannion and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

A generous gift triggers a journey through time for the lads. Under the influence of a divine brew they discuss dirty bible verse, the Brit Awards and disposable vapes. The loosest, most drunk episode we’ve done tbh.&nbsp;
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If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Head to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/RuralConcerns" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/c/RuralConcerns</a> for more info.
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Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer.
&nbsp;
Big shout out to Abandoned Arse Factory for the mead! Also, this is <a href="https://crom.ink/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Crom’s website</a> who Chris met at Thought Bubble.
&nbsp;
This episode of Rural Concerns was edited by Micheal Mannion and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Mead, tombstones & the Lotto Lout

The lads design the perfect village pub and inadvertently discover a way to abolish the class system. Sunil’s unique mind also comes under scrutiny yet again. 
 
We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester on 22nd November 2025! If you’re reading this now then it’s that coming Saturday! If you’re not reading this not now then sorry, you’ve missed out but we are heading to Leicester Comedy Festival in 2026!
 
If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Head to https://www.patreon.com/c/RuralConcerns for more info.
 
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer.
 
This episode of Rural Concerns was edited by Micheal Mannion and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Prod
uctions.

The lads design the perfect village pub and inadvertently discover a way to abolish the class system. Sunil’s unique mind also comes under scrutiny yet again. We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester on 22nd November 2025! If you’re reading this now then it’s that coming Saturday! If you’re not reading this not now then sorry, you’ve missed out but we are heading to Leicester Comedy Festival in 2026! If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Head to https://www.patreon.com/c/RuralConcerns for more info. Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer. This episode of Rural Concerns was edited by Micheal Mannion and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Prod uctions.

The lads design the perfect village pub and inadvertently discover a way to abolish the class system. Sunil’s unique mind also comes under scrutiny yet again.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester on 22nd November 2025! If you’re reading this now then it’s that coming Saturday! If you’re not reading this not now then sorry, you’ve missed out but we are heading to Leicester Comedy Festival in 2026!
&nbsp;
If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Head to https://www.patreon.com/c/RuralConcerns for more info.
&nbsp;
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer.
&nbsp;
This episode of Rural Concerns was edited by Micheal Mannion and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Prod
uctions.

Country pubs, TikTok hacks & Sunil’s skull kingdom

Chris and Sunil remember their 24 hours together in Amsterdam veeeeeery differently.
 
We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester on 22nd November 2025! That’s very soon. Come on now! <a href='https://www.seetickets.com/event/rural-concerns-live-/fairfield-social-club/3382201'>Grab your tickets here</a>. 
 
If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to <a href='mailto:christopher@alovelytime.co.uk'>christopher@alovelytime.co.uk</a>. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through <a href='https://www.patreon.com/ruralconcerns'>Patreon</a>. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
 
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer. Rural Concerns is produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Chris and Sunil remember their 24 hours together in Amsterdam veeeeeery differently. We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester on 22nd November 2025! That’s very soon. Come on now! Grab your tickets here. If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer. Rural Concerns is produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Chris and Sunil remember their 24 hours together in Amsterdam veeeeeery differently.
&nbsp;
We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester on 22nd November 2025! That’s very soon. Come on now! <a href="https://www.seetickets.com/event/rural-concerns-live-/fairfield-social-club/3382201" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grab your tickets here</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to <a href="mailto:christopher@alovelytime.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">christopher@alovelytime.co.uk</a>. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ruralconcerns" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a>. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
&nbsp;
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer. Rural Concerns is produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Escape rooms, socks & beautiful cobbled streets

The lads must rally to save the recording when Jeff Bezos drops the ball. Luckily the failures of Big Tech doesn’t stop Sunil from eating a single potato on its own with nothing else, nor does it impede Chris reminding everyone about his big house.
<a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgqRKAkvjnI'>Here’s that video of a dorky teen playing footie</a>. <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY2xsuHcDkI'>And here’s a link to Daddy Superior, Benjamin Partridge’s short film featuring a very engaging young man</a>.
We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester on 22nd November 2025! It’s going to be a heady mix of slander, skits and choice-based adventure gaming! <a href='https://www.seetickets.com/event/rural-concerns-live-/fairfield-social-club/3382201'>Grab your tickets here</a>. 
If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to <a href='mailto:christopher@alovelytime.co.uk'>christopher@alovelytime.co.uk</a>. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through <a href='https://www.patreon.com/ruralconcerns'>Patreon</a>. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

The lads must rally to save the recording when Jeff Bezos drops the ball. Luckily the failures of Big Tech doesn’t stop Sunil from eating a single potato on its own with nothing else, nor does it impede Chris reminding everyone about his big house. Here’s that video of a dorky teen playing footie. And here’s a link to Daddy Superior, Benjamin Partridge’s short film featuring a very engaging young man. We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester on 22nd November 2025! It’s going to be a heady mix of slander, skits and choice-based adventure gaming! Grab your tickets here. If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

The lads must rally to save the recording when Jeff Bezos drops the ball. Luckily the failures of Big Tech doesn’t stop Sunil from eating a single potato on its own with nothing else, nor does it impede Chris reminding everyone about his big house.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgqRKAkvjnI" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here’s that video of a dorky teen playing footie</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY2xsuHcDkI" rel="noopener noreferrer">And here’s a link to Daddy Superior, Benjamin Partridge’s short film featuring a very engaging young man</a>.
We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester on 22nd November 2025! It’s going to be a heady mix of slander, skits and choice-based adventure gaming! <a href="https://www.seetickets.com/event/rural-concerns-live-/fairfield-social-club/3382201" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grab your tickets here</a>.&nbsp;
If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to <a href="mailto:christopher@alovelytime.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">christopher@alovelytime.co.uk</a>. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ruralconcerns" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a>. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Potatoes, crashes & the shadow world

With Sunil out on the lash it’s down to Chris and Producer James to set the world to rights. When was the last time you were scared?
 
We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester (UK) on 22nd November 2025! It’s going to be a heady mix of slander, skits and choice-based adventure gaming! <a href='https://www.seetickets.com/event/rural-concerns-live-/fairfield-social-club/3382201'>Grab your tickets here</a>. 
 
If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to <a href='mailto:christopher@alovelytime.co.uk'>christopher@alovelytime.co.uk</a>. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through <a href='https://www.patreon.com/ruralconcerns'>Patreon</a>. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
 
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer. Rural Concerns is edited and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

With Sunil out on the lash it’s down to Chris and Producer James to set the world to rights. When was the last time you were scared? We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester (UK) on 22nd November 2025! It’s going to be a heady mix of slander, skits and choice-based adventure gaming! Grab your tickets here. If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer. Rural Concerns is edited and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

With Sunil out on the lash it’s down to Chris and Producer James to set the world to rights. When was the last time you were scared?
&nbsp;
We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester (UK) on 22nd November 2025! It’s going to be a heady mix of slander, skits and choice-based adventure gaming! <a href="https://www.seetickets.com/event/rural-concerns-live-/fairfield-social-club/3382201" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grab your tickets here</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to <a href="mailto:christopher@alovelytime.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">christopher@alovelytime.co.uk</a>. We promise we’ll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ruralconcerns" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a>. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
&nbsp;
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O’Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer. Rural Concerns is edited and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Dad Chat: Pre-Church Edition

Join comedians Sunil Patel (Alice and Jack, Channel 4) and Chris Cantrill (Icklewick FM, BBC Radio 4) for their regular catch-up as they try to maintain a long-distance friendship in the face of countryside calibre internet speeds (Chris) and staggering apathy (Patel).

Join comedians Sunil Patel (Alice and Jack, Channel 4) and Chris Cantrill (Icklewick FM, BBC Radio 4) for their regular catch-up as they try to maintain a long-distance friendship in the face of countryside calibre internet speeds (Chris) and staggering apathy (Patel).

Trailer | Rural Concerns

Join comedians Sunil Patel (Alice and Jack, Channel 4) and Chris Cantrill (Icklewick FM, BBC Radio 4) as they try to maintain a long-distance friendship in the face of countryside-grade internet speeds (Cantrill) and staggering apathy (Patel). Produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

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