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

Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Chris, Sunil and Producer James are dropping a special bonus episode to celebrate the highly successful launch of Rural Concerns! Thanks for listening and we'll see y'all down The Creamery, yeah?

Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
It’s a birthday special for the lads! Sunil’s wearing a little scarf, perhaps because he’s been hanging at BAFTA to promote Channel 4’s Alice and Jack. Meanwhile, Chris reveals the secret to getting a nice house for a reasonable amount of money. Plus there’s also a peek into what it’s like to be in the Rural Concerns WhatsApp Group.
Question! What age is too old for a man to get a fade? Drop us an email; christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. Rural Concerns is produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions. Our artwork is Poppy Hillstead and the music is courtesy of Sam O’Leary.
Who are Chris and Sunil? Check out their digital domains…
- Sunil Patel: www.sunilpatelcomedy.com (you can also watch Alice and Jack on Channel 4 online!)
- Chris Cantrill: www.christopher-cantrill.com

Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
The boys are back with another steaming helping of two top lads having a chat and that. In this episode Chris talks libellously about the pensioners in his village and what really went down re; Sycamore Gap. Sunil talks about slugs and his desire for a bunker. And Producer James? He’s already regretting coming aboard tbh. They also do an internet speed test which is sure to become a regular feature.
Got a burning issue you want to share with Chris and Sunil? Got some detailed feedback for Producer James? Email us at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk! Rural Concerns is produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions. Our artwork is Poppy Hillstead and the music is courtesy of Sam O’Leary.
Chris and Sunil both have web domains you can check out and see what they’re up to…
- Sunil Patel: www.sunilpatelcomedy.com
- Chris Cantrill: www.christopher-cantrill.com

Saturday Apr 06, 2024
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
Welcome to Rural Concerns; a long-distance catch-up between Chris Cantrill and Sunil Patel. In this maiden episode they introduce themselves (several times, much to the annoyance of Producer James), talk about jogging bottoms and the value of time block planning. Pretty indicative tbh.
You can email Rural Concerns! Drop an email to christopher@alovelytime.co.uk and we’ll send you a signed picture of Sunil knocking a bear out. Rural Concerns is produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions. Our artwork is Poppy Hillstead and the music is courtesy of Sam O’Leary.
Want to learn more about Chris and Sunil?
- Sunil Patel: www.sunilpatelcomedy.com
- Chris Cantrill: www.christopher-cantrill.com

Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
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).