The lads reunite after a triumphant live show in Manchester to discuss cosmetic surgery and how big the human tongue is.

Rural Concerns is taking a break! Something cool has popped up which means we’ll be unable to record new episodes. We’ll share more information when we can but for now; Merry Christmas, happy New Year and may all your leeks be competition-grade!

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 and 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

From the Patreon archive - the full bootleg of the Select One's Escapade from The Bill Murray back in February 2025.

If you like the sound of that and want to see things at the same time as hearing something very similar, the boy oh boy are you in luck!

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.

And if you want access to The Creamery and a whole bunch of other bonus episodes like this, join us on Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery.

If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. We promise we’ll be very kind!

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.

Sunil has compiled a special report on the arrival of Digital ID cards, Chris is designing his spare room with a theatrical eye and James has the bees in. Sunil also asks; who Lynxes the Lynx?

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.

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.