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A Village in Crisis

Comedians, Lee and Neil, hilariously dissect the nonsense that people write about on Neil's village Facebook page.Neil lives in a rural and fairly affluent village, but things are changing. What was once the epitome of a traditional, English countryside, idyll has gone to the dogs. If things keep going the way they are, then the village might just descend into the depths of hell. How long can the residents put up with this lawless society? I'll tell you. Not for much longer, and if they heard what Lee had to say about them, it might just tip them over the edge.*All character traits are subject to elaboration for artistic licence and some are altogether fictitious. This podcast is not to be considered as journalism, or is it........ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 126

    Bits and Boobs

    Some tales from Lee, bits from the village and an opportunist from Swindon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 125

    Breast Milk and Freebies

    As the title suggests. It's breast milk and freebies this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 124

    Local News

    Sheep worrying and kebab vans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 123

    Debbie....deleted?

    Seismic moves ahead in The Village in Crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 122

    Pizza Problems

    The villagers are having pizza problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 121

    Nasty Letters

    Some nasty people are writing nasty letters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 120

    Mysteries

    Strange goings on in the Village in Crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 119

    Fainting and Air Tags

    We're talking about fainting and air tags, funnily enough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 118

    Buckets of sweets

    It's Halloween and some people are scarily stupid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 117

    Back again...

    Yet another comeback from Lee and Neil.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 116

    The Tapir Mysteries

    We're looking at mysterious door knockers and unexpected wildlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. 115

    Bunkfest!

    We're discussing Lee's recent trip back to the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 114

    Screamer!

    We're talking flags and screaming this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. 113

    Trouble at the Co-op

    Balaclava boys are wreaking havoc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. 112

    Travel Tales

    Neil rants about his holiday and Lee's in bed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. 111

    Bits 'n' Pieces

    A few bits and pieces from the village with Part II to follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. 110

    Stinky Joe of Leytonstone

    We're venturing into the badlands of East London this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 109

    Debbie's roller-coaster week.

    Life is a roller-coaster and Debbie's going to ride it. That's right! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 108

    Let them know!

    Lee's running late but still has time to impart some wisdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. 107

    We're back!

    We're back from our break, talking baldness and bullying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 106

    Curdled Piss Milk

    We're looking for solutions to the local delinquent problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. 105

    Parcelgate

    We finally get around to talking about incorrectly delivered parcels. Brace yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 104

    See Post Below

    Moles, newts and lizards. Another thrilling encounter from the Village in Crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. 103

    Chicken or Egg?

    When is a chicken not a chicken? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 102

    A bit of old stuff

    A few old highlights because Lee is skiing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 101

    Questions, Smells and Lollies.

    Questions, smells and lollies. We're putting out fires all over the place this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 100

    Twat Tax

    Lee flip-flops on whether or not you should pay for your mistakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 99

    Wally

    Lee's hometown and tech issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 98

    Top Sh*gger

    Someone in the North East has lots to shout about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 97

    On the slide

    More mindless vandalism in the Village in Crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 96

    Scammers

    We're talking scammers. The cheeky little rascals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 95

    Lee not being PC

    Lee's pushing boundaries and Neil's not well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. 94

    Chip Shops and Shame

    We're back on form and discussing all the big issues in the Village in Crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 93

    Lost kids and sandwiches.

    Lee and Neil discuss where to draw the line with charity and lost children etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 92

    The one with......Esther Manito

    We're joined by 'Live at the Apollo' comedian, Esther Manito. It's a cracker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. 91

    Bread and Honey

    Lee and Neil talk dubious donations and burger buns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. 90

    New Year. Same Crisis.

    Some good news, and some bad news, from the Village in Crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. 89

    Merry Christmas!

    Christmas catch up and a look at a thread in Leicestershire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. 88

    Deliveries and Doorbells

    Dodgy deliveries and old grudges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. 87

    Possessed in Totnes

    We're looking at spooky goings on in Totnes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. 86

    Milky milky

    We're discussing Christmas decorations and door to door salesmen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. 85

    More bingo!

    More 'bingo banter' and catty callers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. 84

    The "Person"

    We're talking about the mystery 'person' and revisiting dognappers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. 83

    Back to Basics

    After an eventful couple of weeks, we focus on the Village in Crisis once again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. 82

    The one with.......OJ Borg

    We're joined by radio legend and all round nice guy, OJ Borg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. 81

    Bingo!

    Lee and Neil explore some drama at the bingo and have some big news to share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. 80

    Debrief

    We're having a debrief on an eventful week and talking about school stabbings. Lovely stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. 79

    Going Live!

    We're live from the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. 78

    Nothing to report

    Lee and Neil talk carb addictions and caring about what other people think Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. 77

    Flipping Out

    Flipped cars and the best mic drop ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Comedians, Lee and Neil, hilariously dissect the nonsense that people write about on Neil's village Facebook page.Neil lives in a rural and fairly affluent village, but things are changing. What was once the epitome of a traditional, English countryside, idyll has gone to the dogs. If things keep going the way they are, then the village might just descend into the depths of hell. How long can the residents put up with this lawless society? I'll tell you. Not for much longer, and if they heard what Lee had to say about them, it might just tip them over the edge.*All character traits are subject to elaboration for artistic licence and some are altogether fictitious. This podcast is not to be considered as journalism, or is it........ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTED BY

Neil McDiarmid / Lee Phillips

Produced by Neil McDiarmid

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Comedians, Lee and Neil, hilariously dissect the nonsense that people write about on Neil's village Facebook page.Neil lives in a rural and fairly affluent village, but things are changing. What was once the epitome of a traditional, English countryside, idyll has gone to the dogs. If things keep...

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A Village in Crisis is created and hosted by Neil McDiarmid / Lee Phillips.
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