Rural Concerns

Shoplifting, sheaths & the tip challenge

In this incredibly puerile episode Sunil enjoys a cream cake, James just wanted some eggs and Chris apparently sends too many messages! The lads also issue a new challenge that’s set to become an obsession for the middle aged.
Do you have a Rural Concern? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk.
You can now listen to the second half of our live show, The Feast of the Dignitary, on Patreon! When a once promising anthropologist is invited to witness a secretive rural festival he’s thrust into a dangerous world of cursed mushrooms, quad bikes and vicious monkey discharge.
Thanks to all the listeners who came to Chris’ tour! He’s got dates in Barnard Castle (March 22nd) and Chorley Little Theatre (May 17th). Grab your tickets here. 
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Double yellows, cables & turkeys

The Children of Matthews return!
This week James is getting bombarded on WhatsApp, Sunil dreams of a drive-in parking space and Chris? Well, he just wants to be heard. This episode also contains a highly anticipated Leek Club update.
Chris' tour starts this week! He's off to Leeds, Manchester, Bristol and Leicester! Grab your tickets, here!
Got a Rural Concern? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk.
The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than five quids you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Teabags, gargoyles & multiple slanders [LIVE]

Sunil, Chris and James unite in London to record their first ever live show! Expect academic thought experiments, tech mishaps and loads of slander.
Thanks to all the legends who came down! This episode also features a sneak peek of Sunil's BBC Radio 4 series 'An idiot's guide to bagging an Heiress' which is on this week, every day, at 11.45am.
Chris is heading on a tour! It's kicking off in Edinburgh on the 12th of February. Then onto Manchester, Leeds, Leicester, Bristol and Barnard Castle. Grab your tickets, here!
Got a Rural Concern? Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk.
The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than five quids you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.
📷 Em Humble 

Swears, tailors & birds of prey

Tensions are running high in the build up to the first ever live show. Chris regrets joining Leek Club, James has no spatial awareness and Sunil just wants it all to end.
 
Listen up, nerds! Chris is heading on a tour of the UK with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show, Easily Swayed. He’s off to Gilsland, Edinburgh, Manchester (sold out), Leeds (sold out), Leicester, Bristol (selling fast). Grab your tickets, here!
 
Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk if you have a Rural Concern you’d like discussed! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than five quids you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Click here to start supporting Rural Concerns today!
 
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Spider-goats, birthdays & the cursed mushroom

Sunil’s spending his birthday studying conflict, James is showing off about his kitchen skills and Chris poses an impossible question which leaves the lads reeling. Please let us know if you think this actually is like an episode of the Twilight Zone!
Hey, yo! Chris is heading on a tour of the UK with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show, Easily Swayed. He’s off to Gilsland, Edinburgh, Manchester (SOLD OUT), Leeds (BIGGER ROOM), Leicester, Bristol (SELLING FAST). Grab your tickets, here!
Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk if you have a Rural Concern you’d like discussed! If you email, please remember to say if you would or would not eat the mushroom.
The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than five quids you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Click here to start supporting Rural Concerns today!
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Awards, toilet seats & punctuality

The boys are torn apart by success. James yearns to hold the trophy, Chris anoints the new Dune and Sunil isn't putting the seat down.
Listen up, dweebs! Chris is heading on a tour of the UK with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show, Easily Swayed. He’s off to Gilsland, Edinburgh, Manchester (SOLD OUT), Leeds (SOLD OUT), Leicester, Bristol (SELLING FAST). Grab your tickets, here!
Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk if you have a Rural Concern you’d like discussed! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than five quids you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Click here to start supporting Rural Concerns today!
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Kirby, scams & sticky toffee pudding trifle

Sunil’s been gorging on another decadent dessert and Chris has an embarrassing confession which sends Producer James into a censorious frenzy. The lads also read a letter from a lazy engineer. The lads will be back to shielding their vulnerabilities next week.
Listen up, nerds! Chris is heading on a tour of the UK with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show, Easily Swayed. He’s off to Gilsland, Edinburgh, Manchester (sold out), Leeds (sold out), Leicester, Bristol (selling fast). Grab your tickets, here!
Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk if you have a Rural Concern you’d like discussed! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than five quids you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Click here to start supporting Rural Concerns today!
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.
All hail CEX!

Blue Monday, perfume & necromancy

Welcome back to the first Rural Concerns of 2025! Sunil’s scared of the dark, Chris is a slave to his criminal impulses and Producer James wants to kick off the new year by dredging up the past. Sunil also gets very excited about a garden centre grotto and Chris gives us a rendition of Cicero’s thong song.
You can email the lads your Rural Concerns at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk!
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Music; Sam O’Leary. Art; Poppy Hillstead. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows. Rural Concerns is produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Chris and Producer James: Dad Time

Chris and Producer James catch-up in the festive gap between proper episodes to discuss being dads.
Normal service resumes next week!

Spice, babes & Tiny Tim

The lads are joined by a very special guest for this merry festive episode!
James is having a snowball, Chris ponders intergalactic travel and is it too late for Sunil to learn the true meaning of Christmas?
Chris is going on tour in February. Get your tickets, here!
Do you have a Rural Concern? Email it to the lads: christopher@alovelytime.co.uk.
 
You can support us on Patreon! For less than five quids you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Click here to start supporting Rural Concerns today! 
Patreon.com/ruralconcerns.
Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and the music is by Sam O’Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.