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.
Episodes
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 b...
James is mad for it following his trip to see Oasis, Sunil doesn’t want for Southern European pasties and Chris is cuckolded by a load of 20 year old boys. Quite sweary this one; blame it on the resurgence of Cool Britannia!
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.
Chris is on another plane (astral), Sunil gets all his meals from Deliveroo and James absolutely loves that he’s the fittest DILF at the UFOs Are Real Festival. Please also note that Sunil must say yes to everything for the next 2 weeks.
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.
Sunil and James are shocked to learn that Chris has actually submitted his leeks for appraisal by an independent adjudicator. They listen with a mix of jealousy and awe as Chris tells a tale triumph against adversity for the ages. It’s basically a Hollywood film where a working class outsider is the hero. Did Chris’ vibe-based, pee-soaked strategy work?!
We’re performing a Rural Concerns live show in Manchester (UK) on 22nd Novembe...
A hefty update for the Leek Club fans as we approach the endgame! In this episode Chris harnesses the power of prayer for personal gain, Sunil tours a private library of mucky books and James gets nerdy about arcade games.
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.
Chris recommends a brilliant syrup for follically challenged lads, Sunil raw-dogs the M1 and James isn’t worried about child slavery laws. The lads also celebrate the release of Sunil’s Hollywood film, The Toxic Avenger!
If you want to experience the full force of Rural Concerns Live, you can grab tickets to our Manchester show at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November! So far our prep is just a post-it note on which is written, ‘b...
The lads are reunited following a hectic summer! Chris attempts to seduce a new friend, Sunil takes us through his tabs and James is just a tube. There’s also a substantial update on the big PC front. Summary: we’re so back!
If you want to experience the full force of Rural Concerns Live, you can grab tickets to our Manchester show at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November.
Series two of Chris' radio show Icklewick FM has just drop...
Sunil and James get together without their leader. They talk to each other as if they’ve just met at a Pharmaceutical Industry conference. Meanwhile, Chris is unspooling somewhere between Ireland and Scotland.
If you want to experience the full force of Rural Concerns Live, you can grab tickets to our Manchester show at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November.
If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to christopher@alov...
Chris is still in Edinburgh so producer James wrote this blurb. Chris talks bovine buttocks, Sunil is deeper into golf and producer James is as handsome and witty as ever. With lovely hair. And a nice guy actually.
Anyways - enjoy!
Live shows:
If you want to experience the full force of Rural Concerns Live, you can grab tickets to our Manchester show at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November.
Chris and Sunil are performing at A Lov...
The lads are back from their holidays with much urgent business to discuss. James has moved to Digital Lenses, Sunil goes ringside and perhaps inevitably Chris is getting into steam punk. Also, we’re thrilled to announce that the Hunterian Museum opened after a refurbishment in 2023!
Live shows:
If you want to experience the full force of Rural Concerns Live, you can grab tickets to our Manchester show at Fairfield Social Club on 2...
The lads are on their holidays! Here’s a little peek behind the paywall at an episode of High Kulture, our Patreon-only spin off where we discuss the films, games and books we’re consuming. You can sign up to the Patreon for a few quid a month and get access to literally hours of twoddle like this.
Live shows:
If you want to experience the full force of Rural Concerns Live, you can grab tickets to our Manchester show at Fairfield S...
James experiments at home, Sunil ships in some outside help and Chris isn’t making a big deal about it. Chris also fondly remembers the time he went wild swimming with Sunil. Also, the lads agree, medically, that sugar is good and it is nice.
Live shows:
If you want to experience the full force of Rural Concerns Live, you can grab tickets to our Manchester show at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November.
With Sunil away hunting for puffin meat, Chris and James get together to discuss the looming summer holidays. Together they compare notes on family holidays, new Superman film and James talks in an incredibly convincing Italian accent.
Live shows:
If you want to experience the full force of Rural Concerns Live, you can grab tickets to our Manchester show at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November.
Chris and James go celeb spotting in central London, whilst Sunil hits upon a unique strategy to make all your problems go away. The lads also play another riveting game of 'Would You Consume the Shroom?'
Live shows:
If you want to experience the full force of Rural Concerns Live, you can grab tickets to our Manchester show at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November.
Chris is taking his new show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 15t...
Sunil finally snaps, James encourages responsible skulling and Chris evicts his new neighbours in the worst way possible. The lads also get a very cool message from an Argentinian farmer.
If you want to experience the full force of Rural Concerns Live, you can grab tickets to our Manchester show at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November. Tickets will be a laugh.
Do you think Chris is a good guy? Drop us an email; christopher@alove...
Sunil throws his toys out of the pram, Chris campaigns passionately on behalf of all artists and James finally gets his hands on the Nintendo Switch 2. The lads also try to improve their social media game with calamitous results.
If you want to experience the full force of Rural Concerns Live, you can grab tickets to our Manchester show at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November.
Do you have a Rural Concern? Drop us an email at ch...
Chris uses his academic training to set a logic trap for a distracted James whilst Sunil talks us through an exciting new public holiday. You’ll be glad to know that Chris has risen from the flames, like Icarus! A mad, heatwave infused episode.
You can watch Rural Concerns Live at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November. Tickets are selling fast!
How are you celebrating St Cans Day? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk...
Sunil has too much energy, James has literally zero sympathy and Chris has some kind advice for a friend who’s embarking on a new horticultural adventure. Don’t think it needs saying but if you are having a medical emergency please do not contact podcasters in the first instance.
You can also watch Rural Concerns Live at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November. Tickets are selling fast!
Sunil drives a hard bargain, Chris fondly remembers the blandest of foods and James runs a website for nocturnal thrillseekers. One of the team also crosses a serious red line.
Chris is doing the last ever performance of his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show at The Stand in Newcastle this Saturday 14th June. Grab your tickets now!
You can also watch Rural Concerns Live at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November. Tickets are se...
The lads regroup following the greatest live podcast show since records began. Spirits are high, but sadly it doesn’t take long before it descends into finger pointing. James wants us to clarify that he doesn’t write the introductions, Sunil unleashes the full force of his networking prowess and Chris is just relieved that it wasn’t his fault. Also, if anyone wants to nab the best part of a 250ml bottle of Horace cleanser from Belf...
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