IJSH returns with a new fortnightly series of podcast episodes featuring 2026 shows, starting tomorrow, Thursday 22nd October! Episode 84 was recorded at Wygston's House in Leicester on 8th Feb with panellists @pepitaprods.bsky.social Kevin Hudson & Ben Ennis, and host @richardpulsford.bsky.social

Exciting news! Another series of It Just So Happened episodes will drop from Thursday 22nd October on Podbean, with episodes released fortnightly. Featuring some new places and panellists from 2026 shows, and of course all new On This Day pieces. Look out on the website itjustsohappened.co.uk

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 pla...

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Great panel yesterday. The episode will form part of the 2026 series starting in the autumn.

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Great @itjustsohappened.bsky.social show this afternoon. Lovely audience and I learnt a load of new facts, which I will most likely forget, but ho hum! Thanks @richardpulsford.bsky.social @chrissyd-comedy.bsky.social and Gabrielle McPherson

IJSH shows @edfringe.bsky.social at Beehive Inn, Grassmarket: Mon 17th @ 19:45 @janewalker28.bsky.social @caitrionadowden.bsky.social C.J. Hooper Tue 18th @ 16:00 @pepitaprods.bsky.social @chrissyd-comedy.bsky.social Gabrielle MacPherson Host @richardpulsford.bsky.social Tickets: bit.ly/4tZSfvV

The next 2 IJSH episodes will be recorded in Edinburgh @edfringe.bsky.social on 17th August (19:45) and 18th August (16:00) at The Beehive Inn, Grassmarket. Regular host @richardpulsford.bsky.social will introduce different line-ups each day. Tickets (PWYW) here: bit.ly/4tZSfvV

What do you mean you've never heard me talk about history on @itjustsohappened.bsky.social ? Thats, like, the main thing I do. Not talking about the Fire of Rome and of Shaftesbury? www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qiqtt-... Or about the Tunguska Event and Tunbridge Wells? www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qiqtt-...

IJSH72 - SHAFTESBURY - 18th July 2025

This episode (no. 72) was recorded at The Gold Hill Museum in Shaftesbury on 18th July 2025, as part of The Shaftesbury Fringe Festival. The panellists were Richie Rands, Elaine Barratt and Tim Biglow...

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narcmagazine.com/preview-durh... There are loads of shows on at Durham Fringe Festival next week, including It Just So Happened at Leonard's Coffee House at 19:40 on Wednesday 29th July, which is now almost sold out!

Preview: Durham Fringe Festival

Between 29th July and 2nd August, Durham Fringe Festival takes over 11 city‑centre venues with more than 130 shows and nearly 300 performances spanning theatre, music, stand‑up, magic, spoken word, ca...

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The next IJSH show will be at Durham Fringe on Wednesday 29th July at Leonard's Coffee House at 19:40, with guests @lizzielovejoy.bsky.social Bryan Ghosh and Eppie Brilliant with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social NB Tickets for this show are selling fast. You can still buy some here: bit.ly/4d43hZN

Since Bluesky seems to corrupt videos, here's a video link to info about It Just So Happened youtube.com/shorts/vsAEt... @ventnorfringe.bsky.social @richardpulsford.bsky.social @itjustsohappened.bsky.social

It Just So Happened coming to the Ventnor Fringe #Ventnor

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Not long until I guest on comedy history show IJSH at Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury. 19th July (16:30) with my old and dear friends @richardpulsford.bsky.social and @chrissyd-comedy.bsky.social (respectively) and friend to be @rachcreeger.bsky.social But what is it?... youtube.com/shorts/Ixtim...

There will be two IJSH shows @edfringe.bsky.social this year, on 17th (19:45) & 18th (16:00) August at The Beehive Inn, Grassmarket. Host @richardpulsford.bsky.social will introduce some of the funniest panellists at the Fringe. Tickets are PWYW (£6-£15) Link to further details: bit.ly/4tZSfvV

IJSH is at Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury on 19th July (16:30) with @rachcreeger.bsky.social @richierands-tmtl.bsky.social @chrissyd-comedy.bsky.social and host @richardpulsford.bsky.social Tickets are £5.00 (pay on the door). It was a packed show last year so get there early! See bit.ly/47snM04

Join us if you are able in Barnstaple for IJSH at the Fringe TheatreFest this Saturday 27th June at Golden Lion Tap, with guests Joe Brooks, Mark Ashmore, and Cathy Towers, and host @richardpulsford.bsky.social Tickets are PWYW on the door Further info: bit.ly/4ttsRys

The next IJSH show will be in Scarborough on 12th June at the Shakespeare Scratch Space opposite the Market starting at 7pm On the panel is @lizzielovejoy.bsky.social Micky Gibbons Bryan Ghosh with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social Tickets are £7.50 (£6.00) Link to further details: bit.ly/4bBjIx3

Spoiler alert if you're at @itjustsohappened.bsky.social at the @ramcomedyfest.bsky.social today. 1400, the Royal Standard, Derwent Street Derby I think you can still get a ticket if you are quick. Possibly even if you are slow.

Do you like history and comedy? My history-themed show It Just So Happened, which is also recorded for podcast, will be going on a mini-tour around the UK again this summer. The show is coming to some brand new places and I'll be welcoming some exciting new guests onto the show.

It Just So Happened - An Alternative History Show - £8 - Ram Comedy Festival

Multi-award-winning stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford hosts this show for history fans. Three guest comedians / history buffs perform short stand-up

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Here's another confirmed date for It Just So Happened this summer: on 27th June we'll be in Barnstaple in Devon. One night only! Upstairs at The Golden Lion Tap at 21:30. It's PWYW on the door so get there early to guarantee a seat! Link to further details: bit.ly/4ttsRys

There's a new It Just So Happened episode out NOW - number 83! This show was recorded at The Cosy Club in The Nottingham Comedy Festival on 9th November 2025 On the panel with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social were @caitrionadowden.bsky.social Denzil De Cristo & Sanjay Brown Link: bit.ly/4vlKUb8

The next It Just So Happened episode (no. 83) will be out tomorrow, 2nd April! This show was recorded at The Cosy Club in The Nottingham Comedy Festival on 9th November 2025 On the panel with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social were @caitrionadowden.bsky.social Denzil De Cristo & Sanjay Brown

IJSH is coming to Derby, Scarborough and Shaftesbury this summer with loads more dates / locations to be confirmed. Dates / ticket links Derby (Sat 30th May): bit.ly/4bqW46U Scarborough (Fri 12th June): bit.ly/4bBjIx3 Shaftesbury (Sun 19th July): bit.ly/47snM04 (on the door) itjustsohappened.co.uk

There's a new It Just So Happened episode out (no. 82)! This show was recorded at The Keiller Centre in @dundeefringe.bsky.social on 12th September 2025. On the panel with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social were @pepitaprods.bsky.social Luis Alcada and Scott Redmond. Episode link: bit.ly/4bxojyX

The next It Just So Happened episode (no. 82) will be out tomorrow, Thursday 19th March! This show was recorded at The Keillor Centre in @dundeefringe.bsky.social on 12th September 2025 On the panel with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social were @pepitaprods.bsky.social Luis Alcada and Scott Redmond

The next It Just So Happened episode (no. 81) is now out! This show was recorded at The Hill St Theatre in @edfringe.bsky.social on 9th August 2025. On the panel with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social were @pepitaprods.bsky.social Edu Diaz and David Cruickshanks. Episode link: bit.ly/4aTMk4w

The next It Just So Happened episode (no. 81) will be out this Thursday, 5th March! This show was recorded at The Hill St Theatre in @edfringe.bsky.social on 9th August 2025. On the panel with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social were @pepitaprods.bsky.social Edu Diaz and David Cruickshanks.

The next It Just So Happened episode (no. 80) is now out! This show was recorded at The Hill St Theatre in @edfringe.bsky.social on 8th August 2025. On the panel with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social were @janewalker28.bsky.social Kiyanosh Sahebi and Emily Briggs. Episode link: bit.ly/4angSLC

The next It Just So Happened episode (no. 80) will be out tomorrow! This show was recorded at The Hill St Theatre in @edfringe.bsky.social on 8th August 2025. On the panel with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social were @janewalker28.bsky.social Kiyanosh Sahebi and Emily Briggs.

The next It Just So Happened episode (no. 79) is now out! This show was recorded at The Hill St Theatre in @edfringe.bsky.social on 7th August 2025. On the panel with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social were Gwen Coburn, Liz Bains and Luis Alcada, presenting On This Day themes and Edinburgh history.

The next It Just So Happened episode (no. 79) will be out on Thursday 5th February! This show was recorded at The Hill St Theatre in @edfringe.bsky.social on 7th August 2025. On the panel with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social were Gwen Coburn, Liz Bains and Luis Alcada.

The latest It Just So Happened episode (no.78) is now live! This show was recorded at The Hill St Theatre in @edfringe.bsky.social on 6th August 2025. Joining host @richardpulsford.bsky.social were: @soozuk.bsky.social @cdundas.bsky.social and Warren Martin LINK: bit.ly/3LDP9Nd

The next It Just So Happened episode (no. 78) will be out on Thursday 22nd January! This show was recorded at The Hill St Theatre in @edfringe.bsky.social on 6th August 2025. On the panel with host @richardpulsford.bsky.social were @soozuk.bsky.social @cdundas.bsky.social and Warren Martin.