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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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Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Recorded at The Griffin bar in Glasgow on Sunday 19th March 2023, as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
The Panel included Iain Pringle, Amanda Hursy and Bryan Ghosh, with Richard Pulsford as host.
On This Day topics covered included:
- over 200 members of the Peking imperial family and court commit suicide in loyalty to the Emperor (19th March 1644)
- the US Standard Time Act (19th March 1918)
- David Livingstone (born 19th March 1813)
- Albert Speer's birthday / The Nero decree (19th March 1905 / 1945)
Some of the history of Glasgow covered:
- The City Chambers
- Glasgow statues
- Isabella Ure Elder
- The Stone of Destiny
- Saint Valentine (bits of him)
- The first official international football match
- Sir Roger and his 'musth' problem
- Chicken tikka masala
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