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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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A bi-weekly pop culture podcast from a pop culture generation. Every episode, we take a topic from pop culture from odd angles and try to divine aspects of how we consume the media around us. From binge-worthy shows to first acting gigs by way of international TV, anything goes! It's like listening to an overbearing group of millennials pontificating about how they know what they're doing, without the overbearing part.
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Countryside Simulator | The Duke’s Dinner
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Can Sunil survive in the countryside long enough to make his appointment with the Duke and his lovely wife, Countess Shanella Fortardo? Chris immerses Sunil (and his trusty D6) in a multiple choice quest which will test Producer James’ acting talents to their very limits! The lads also read a really, really long letter about a strimmer. Honestly, i…
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Power surges, Triple Chocolate Crunch & dongles
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Sunil shares a hot recommendation that could leave you blind, Producer James tries to stop the horrendous doxxing and Chris’ elite gaming PC is on the fritz (again!) The lads also discover what lengths one of our listeners will go to for the unbridled joy that is Dune 2. Triple Chocolate Crunch is also available from M&S (UK). Sunil’s top tip: Do n…
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The parents race, virtual reality & big old weird balls
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Is it wrong for a man to fill a machine with his love? This is the existential question facing Sunil as he dons an Oculus Rift in pursuit of digital pleasure. When Producer James steps out for but a moment, Chris shares another of his long running feuds. What a stupid life this man leads. The lads also receive their first letter from Pudding, the R…
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Chris asks if he’s a good man, Producer James moans about his rating average and Sunil can’t get his head around the size of those udders. The boys also officially kick off their feud with the REDACTED. Mild disclaimer: the second half of this ep gets quite meaty. Do you have a Rural Concern? Email Christopher@alovelytime.co.uk and we’ll read it ou…
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The boys are back and they’re talking about cars! In this ep Sunil refuses to apologise to mums with prams, Chris says ‘doubloon’ loads and Producer James proves he can park on sixpence. Please note, this is not an election special! You can now support this podcast on Patreon! That’s right, for less than the price of a pint of smelly London lager y…
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Power banks, mystery worm & the return of Farmer Buggerton
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Sunil entertains an unexpected guest, Chris is one step closer to enacting some brutal countryside vengeance and Producer James had a really brilliant time editing this episode. Plus, Chris chimes the devised theatre bell to educate Sunil about the wonders of camping. You can now support this podcast on Patreon! That’s right, for less than the pric…
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A midge-bitten Chris considers his family camping holiday, Producer James tries to sign his children up for national service and a very well rested Sunil reveals the taste of summer. Plus, Dr Ganja returns! Get in touch! Drop your rural concerns to Christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. You can support the lads on Patreon for less than the price of a fancy…
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Leased lines, concerned citizens & the goblin prince
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This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Blue Top milk! Chris’ silly life takes an even sillier tangent as he joins a guild of vigilantes, Sunil thinks it’s okay to record everybody and Producer James doesn’t need to do a special voice. Sunil and James also help breathe life into Chris’ new high fantasy novella… Are you a litterbug? Drop us a…
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The episode of Rural Concerns is brought to you by The Horse Shop! As well as (finally) getting to grips with world politics, Sunil takes us through his latest Blu Ray haul, Chris forgets to look up and Producer James pronounces ‘Lidl’ like an absolute maniac. Lock him up, he’s the Joker! Great news! You can now support Rural Concerns on Patreon! F…
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The £34 haircut, lambing season & basement secrets
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Sunil, Chris and Producer James chat about expensive haircuts, male toxicity and Magic the Gathering. In what can only be described as an incredibly high end piece of devised theatre, Sunil joins Farmer Buggerton down at the farmers market, but will London’s fanciest boy do what needs to be done? Wanna tell us your Rural Concern? Email it to christ…
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Feature ceilings, spice & the devastating power of water
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Chris takes a break from watching his dad decorating to get sentimental. Producer James launches the Internet Speed Test Leader Board and Sunil celebrates his birthday in style. Rural Concerns is produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions. Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead. Our music is by Sam O'Leary (www.samoleary.com). Email your Rur…
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The electrician, a celebrity admirer & web design
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The lads reunite for another dollop of high-octane middle-aged chat. In this episode; Chris has a new friend and Sunil sheds light on his life as a Power User. You can also hire Sunil to design your website! For more information visit, www.sunilpatelcomedy.com. Rural Concerns was produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions. This episode …
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Chris has a hot lead on discounted wristwatches, Sunil’s setting up a new business and Producer James evokes an exciting story about the workplace. Trigger warning: Chris briefly talks about an incident of indecent exposure he experienced. Thanks to everyone who’s listened to Rural Concerns so far! We really appreciate your time as well as the revi…
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In this episode Sunil shares some shocking news, Chris talks about congealed dog discharge and Producer James absolutely bosses the Rural Concerns Quarterly Internet Speed Test. Lots to think about in this one, dive in. Rural Concerns is produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions. Our artwork is by the brilliant Poppy Hillstead and our …
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Bonus | Dune 2, big tellies & launch week thank yous
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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?By A Lovely Time Productions
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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 …
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Nosey neighbours, city boy fight clubs & bats
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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 s…
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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@alov…
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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).By A Lovely Time Productions
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Episode 63 - The Best Of WhatchaWhatcha 2018 Pt. 1
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On this first half of a special VC edition, it's that yearly podcast tradition of looking back on the year that's transpired and pick out the bits that were good! If that was even possible in the year of our Lord 2018. With the good help of Barry Ironic Snap Neenan, the gang pick through their favorite bits, from Netflix shows to Netflix shows to t…
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Episode 62 - That Guy From The Coca - Cola Ads
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On this holly jolly edition of Virtual Citizens, the gang convene to ponder that most Christmas of figures: Santa Claus! We took a tour through his most recent screen incarnations and see what decades of irony and post-modern thought had wrought on that most sacrosant of Christmas figures not named Jesus Christ.Virtual Citizens is a pop culture pod…
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