It Just So Happened - an alternative history show

Mar 06 2025 20 ep. 59 mins 52

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Stand-up comedians at live festival events present short historical ‘on this day‘ pieces then discuss some historical topics or people connected to the location where the live show recording takes place. This is a touring show across UK festivals and has been running since 2019. Find us at @ItJustSo1 on Twitter.

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IJSH66 - EDINBURGH - 9th August 2024

Mar 06 2025 60 mins

This episode (no. 66) was recorded at The Hill Street Theatre in the Edinburgh Fringe on 9th August 2024. The panellists were Eppie Brilliant, Luis Alcada and Andy Bullick, and the host was Richard Pulsford. We presented On This Day topics from across a wide historical timespan:- the Battle of Adrianople, on 9th August 378- the Leaning Tower of Pisa was founded, on 9th August 1173-

IJSH65 - EDINBURGH - 8th August 2024

Jan 30 2025 60 mins

This episode (no. 65) was recorded at The Hill Street Theatre in the Edinburgh Fringe on 8th August 2024. The panellists were C.J. Hooper (from the U.K.), Kaytlin Bailey (from the U.S.) and Aleksandr Popov (from Estonia), and the host was Richard Pulsford. We presented On This Day topics from across a very wide timespan:- Destruction of the Antonia Tower on 8th August 70- Sweden de

IJSH64 - EDINBURGH - 7th August 2024

Jan 16 2025 60 mins

This latest episode (Episode 64) was recorded at The Hill Street Theatre in the Edinburgh Fringe on 7th August 2024. The panellists were Vladimir McTavish, Paul Connolly and Alex Leam, and the host was Richard Pulsford. We mainly covered On This Day topics from the twentieth century but also went as far back as the early 17th Century for one topic:- The first performance of Macbeth

IJSH63 - EDINBURGH - 6th August 2024

Jan 02 2025 59 mins

We're back with our fortnightly episodes after a well-earned Christmas break! This latest episode (Episode 63) was recorded at The Hill Street Theatre in the Edinburgh Fringe on 6th August 2024. The panellists were Luis Alcada, Caitriona Dowden and Paul Connolly, and the host was Richard Pulsford. We covered a few On This Day topics from the twentieth century but also went as far b

IJSH62 - EDINBURGH - 5th August 2024

Dec 05 2024 59 mins

This latest episode (Episode 62) was recorded at The Hill Street Theatre in the Edinburgh Fringe on 5th August 2024. The panellists were Micky Alexander, Dylan Dodds and Karismaa, and the host was Richard Pulsford. On This Day topics covered included when:- Henry I was crowned King of England, on 5th August 1100- The Speedwell left Southampton, on 5th August 1620- Artist Louis Wain

IJSH61 - EDINBURGH - 4th August 2024

Nov 21 2024 59 mins

This latest episode (Episode 61) was recorded at The Hill Street Theatre in the Edinburgh Fringe on 4th August 2024. The panellists were Charles Dundas, Louise Leigh and David Cruickshanks, and the host was Richard Pulsford. We covered a variety of On This Day topics, including when:- Douglas attacked the King's tent, on 4th August 1327- Champagne was invented, on 4th August 1693-

IJSH60 - EDINBURGH - 3rd August 2024

Nov 07 2024 56 mins

This latest episode (Episode 60) was recorded at The Hill Street Theatre in the Edinburgh Fringe on 3rd August 2024. The panellists were Jane Walker, Aaron Twitchen and Nikita Kha, and the host was Richard Pulsford. We covered a varied list of On This Day topics, including:- Joseph Paxton was born on 3rd August 1803- Jesse Owens won the 100m Dash at the Olympic Games on 3rd August

IJSH59 - EDINBURGH - 2nd August 2024

Oct 24 2024 58 mins

Episode 59 was recorded at The Hill Street Theatre in the Edinburgh Fringe on 2nd August 2024. The panellists were Kate Smurthwaite, Paul Connolly and Daniel Crewe. The host was Richard Pulsford. As usual we had a varied list of On This Day topics: Iceland's national anthem was played publicly for the first time in 1874. The UK Parliament officially adopted Greenwich Mean Time in 1

IJSH58 - BUXTON - 20th July 2024

Oct 10 2024 57 mins

Episode 58 was recorded at The Green Man Art Gallery in the Buxton Fringe on 20th July 2024. The panellists were Kevin Hudson and Scott Allsop. The host was Richard Pulsford. As usual we had a varied list of On This Day topics. It was 55 years since Apollo 11 landed on the moon (20/07/1969). It was the birth date of Cornelia Zangheri Bandi, born (20/07/1664), who died of apparent s

IJSH57 - TUNBRIDGE WELLS - 30th June 2024

Sep 26 2024 56 mins

Episode 57 was recorded at The Rotunda Theatre in the Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival on 30th June 2024. The panellists were Richie Rands, Chris Neville-Smith and Ross Ericson. The host was Richard Pulsford. The On This Day topics covered were:- The Tunguska event (30/06/1908)- Mary Surratt sentenced to death (30/06/1865)- The first emergency telephone number (30/06/1937)- Blondin