What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThis Country
Daisy May Cooper · Series · 2017
If you loved This Country, start with God's Own Country (Francis Lee, 2017) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to This Country across media.
If you loved the claustrophobic hilarity of This Country, you will appreciate these stories that explore the peculiar tensions of provincial life.
Books on the same thread
The Custom of the Country
Edith Wharton · Book · 2006
Explores: Class conflict, Social climbing, Marriage as commodity.
While This Country mines comedy from rural poverty, this novel dissects the social climbing of the elite with a similarly sharp, satirical eye toward human folly and status.
COUNTRY PEOPLE
Daniel Mason · Book
Explores: buried secrets, small-town isolation, unreliable perspective.
Much like the unsettling atmosphere hidden behind the charm of This Country, this narrative pulls back the curtain on small-town isolation to reveal the darkness lurking beneath.
Unsettled Ground
Claire Fuller · Book · 2021
Shares a thread with This Country: Poverty.
This story mirrors the intense, insular family dynamics found in This Country, focusing on siblings whose isolated rural existence serves as a fragile shield against the outside world.
The Casual Vacancy
J.K. Rowling · Book · 2012
Explores: Class conflict, Social inequality, Political corruption.
If you enjoyed the way This Country exposes the petty conflicts of village life, you will find a more dramatic, satirical exploration of those same small-town power struggles here.
Films on the same thread
God's Own Country
Francis Lee · Film · 2017
Explores: Isolation, Masculinity, Self-Discovery.
This film captures the same palpable sense of rural isolation seen in This Country, grounding its character-driven narrative in the gritty, authentic realities of life in the countryside.
Cousins
Mauro Carvalho · Film · 2019
Explores: religious conflict, unexpected attraction, culture clash.
This film echoes the awkward, character-based humor of This Country, focusing on the friction between a quiet provincial life and the unexpected events that disrupt a stagnant routine.
Hot Fuzz
Edgar Wright · Film · 2007
Shares a thread with This Country: British Comedy.
While This Country leans into cringe comedy, this film uses the same fish-out-of-water trope to satirize the bizarre, hidden underbelly of a seemingly sleepy English village.
This Is England
Shane Meadows · Film · 2007
Explores: Youth Culture, Skinhead Culture, Racial Tension.
This film shares the raw, working-class authenticity of This Country, providing a poignant look at the social pressures and belonging found within a specific, tight-knit British community.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Archers
Podcast
Shares a thread with This Country: small town life.
If the community-focused drama of This Country kept you watching, this long-running series offers a deep, serialized dive into the complex web of relationships that define rural living.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
This podcast matches the comedic lens of This Country, applying a humorous, observational approach to the tragic and often absurd realities of living in a small, isolated town.
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Common questions
Is This Country based on a true story?
This Country is a scripted television series created by Daisy May Cooper. While it depicts the lives of cousins Kerry and Kurtan in the rural village of Cotswolds, it is a fictional comedy rather than a documentary or a true story.
How long is This Country?
This Country consists of three series that follow the lives of cousins Kerry and Kurtan in the Cotswolds. The show originally aired starting in 2017 and features a set number of episodes documenting their experiences within their rural village.
What is the setting of This Country?
The setting of This Country is a rural village located in the Cotswolds. The series focuses on the daily lives and interactions of two cousins, Kerry and Kurtan, as they navigate their specific environment in this part of England.
Who created This Country?
This Country was created by Daisy May Cooper. The series, which premiered in 2017, centers on the lives of cousins Kerry and Kurtan living in the rural village of Cotswolds and explores their unique experiences in that setting.