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It Just So Happened - an alternative history show

itjustsohappened

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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All Episodes

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IJSH32 - EDINBURGH - 11th August 2022

It Just So Happened - an alternative history show ·

2022/12/29

Recorded at theSpace at Surgeons' Hall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Thursday 11th August. The Panel included Charmian Hughes and Alex Hiscock, with Richard Pulsford as host. On This Day topics covered included: Amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann destroys remains of Troy (1873) First federal prisoners arrive at Alcatraz (1934) The Beatles' Help! US release (1965) and Lennon's apology (1966) Ted Heath and Admiral's Cup victory (1971)

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47:55

IJSH31 - EDINBURGH - 10th August 2022

It Just So Happened - an alternative history show ·

2022/12/16

Recorded at theSpace at Surgeons' Hall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Wednesday 10th August. The Panel included Angus Coutts, Natalie Durkin and Nick Elleray, with Richard Pulsford as host. On This Day topics covered included: Missouri made a state (1821) Opening of The Louvre (1793) Ruth Bader Ginsberg sworn in (1993) US President Herbert Hoover born (1874) The first electric guitar patented (1937)

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46:02

IJSH30 - EDINBURGH - 9th August 2022

It Just So Happened - an alternative history show ·

2022/12/01

Recorded at theSpace at Surgeons' Hall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Tuesday 9th August. The Panel included Chris (Alf) Leworthy and Alex Hiscock, with Richard Pulsford as host. On This Day topics covered included: Whitney Houston's birthday (born 09/08/1963) The Leaning Tower of Pisa (founded 09/08/1173) The Roman God Sol Indigines (annual sacrifice on 9th August) The Thor Washing Machine (patented 09/08/1910) Writer David Nobbs (died 09/08/2015) [Apologies for the poor sound quality

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48:14

IJSH29 - EDINBURGH - 8th August 2022

It Just So Happened - an alternative history show ·

2022/11/17

Recorded at theSpace at Surgeons' Hall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Monday 8th August. The Panel included Alex Leam, Luis Alcada and Angus Coutts, with Richard Pulsford as host. On This Day topics covered included: The temperature in New York (1988) The first hot air balloon (1709) The 'Great' Train Robbery (1963) Beatles trivia (1966 and 1969)

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47:20

IJSH28 - EDINBURGH - 7th August 2022

It Just So Happened - an alternative history show ·

2022/11/03

WARNING - This episode contains a single swear word some people may find offensive! Recorded at theSpace at Surgeons' Hall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Sunday 7th August. The panel included Roisin Kenny, Charalampos Koundourakis and Daniel Downie, with Richard Pulsford as host. Topics covered included: Mary Queen of Scots escorted to France (1548) Macbeth and some unfortunate happenings (1606) Philippe Petit's high-wire walk between New York's Twin Towers (1974) Lynne Cox's swim from the

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47:25

IJSH27 - EDINBURGH - 6th August 2022

It Just So Happened - an alternative history show ·

2022/10/20

Recorded at theSpace venue at Surgeons' Hall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on 6th August 2022. Hosted by Richard Pulsford. With guest panellists: Charalampos Koundourakis, David Cruickshanks and Maureen Langan. Topics covered included: S.A. Andree's ill-fated balloon expedition Gertrude Ederle - first female cross-Channel swimmer Gherman Titov - the second cosmonaut in space Satchel Paige - the oldest pitcher to complete a league baseball game Curiosity lands on the planet Mars

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42:21

IJSH26 - EDINBURGH - 5th August 2022

It Just So Happened - an alternative history show ·

2022/10/06

WARNING - CONTAINS SOME STRONG LANGUAGE! Recorded at theSpace venue at Surgeons' Hall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on 5th August 2022. Hosted by Richard Pulsford. With guest panellists: Bylgja Babylons, Louise Leigh and Roisin Kenny.

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56:22

IJSH25 - BRIGHTON 2022 - 5th June 2022

It Just So Happened - an alternative history show ·

2022/09/22

Recorded at the Toy and Model Museum in Brighton on 5th June 2022. Hosted by Richard Pulsford. With guest panellists Dave Chawner, Jade Gebbie and Richie Rands. Apologies for the poorer quality of recording - this was due to a technical hitch!

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55:16

IJSH24 - LEICESTER 2022 - 6th February 2022

It Just So Happened - an alternative history show ·

2022/03/25

Podcast episode 24 features historical events from 6th February and from the history of Leicester. Recorded at Wygston's House during the Leicester Comedy Festival. With guest panellists Ben Ennis, Jo Mungovin and Kevin Hudson. Topics covered include: - the 70th anniversary of the Queen's accession - playing golf on the moon - lame ducks - the Laughing Policeman - the last UK gibbetting

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55:47

IJSH23 - BEDFORD 2021 - 23rd July 2021

It Just So Happened - an alternative history show ·

2021/10/23

Recorded at The Quarry Main Theatre during the Bedford Fringe, podcast episode 023 features historical events from 21st July and from the history of Bedford. Listen in as host Richard Pulsford and panel Adam Vincent, Tiffany Trethowan, Simon Munnery and Paul Revill talk about the following (and more): - mad cow disease - Haile Selassie - Bedford-born Ronnie Barker - The Telstar satellite and hit - the first ice cream cones

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58:04

IJSH22 - BUXTON Fringe - 17th July 2021

It Just So Happened - an alternative history show ·

2021/09/15

Podcast episode 022 features historical events from 17th July and from the history of Buxton. Recorded live at The Green Man Gallery as part of the Buxton Comedy Festival. With guest panellists Kevin Hudson, Ishi Khan and Gerard Harris. The panellists performed self-penned stand-up comedy material based on 17th July in history before talking about Buxton. Topics covered include: - The renaming of the British Royal Family to Windsor - Handel's Water Music - The US - USSR Soyuz docking -

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