British Comedy Guide
Jamie MacDonald. Copyright: Mihaela Bodlovic
Jamie MacDonald

Jamie MacDonald

  • Scottish
  • Actor, writer, producer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Comedians appearing on Christmas University Challenge

Jessica Fostekew, Jamie MacDonald, Emma Sidi and Debra Stephenson are to appear in the festive version of the quiz.

BBC, 4th December 2024

The Scotts axed? Fans lobby BBC Scotland for revival

The Scotts looks set to end after co-creator Robert Florence suggested that the BBC Scotland mockumentary would not be returning. The BBC maintains that the door is still open for further episodes.

British Comedy Guide, 11th September 2024

Eshaan Akbar and Jamie MacDonald sign up for Celebrity MasterChef

Eshaan Akbar and Jamie MacDonald are taking part in this year's Celebrity MasterChef, the BBC has announced.

Chortle, 20th June 2024

BBC Scotland to air Euro football comedy specials

To tie in with this summer's European football tournament, BBC Scotland is to air The All Star Euros Sketch Show, a Breaking The News special and an entertainment series hosted by Martin Compston and Gordon Smart.

British Comedy Guide, 24th May 2024

Paul Black stand-up special Nostalgia lands on BBC One Scotland

Paul Black's debut stand-up special, Nostalgia, is one of several comedy shows announced for BBC Scotland's Christmas television offerings, airing alongside a special from Susie McCabe and returns for sketch show Queen Of The New Year and panel show Breaking The News.

British Comedy Guide, 28th November 2023

Comedians to be grilled on Celebrity Mastermind

Rosie Jones, Jayde Adams, Jamie MacDonald, Sara Barron and Jo Coffey are all taking part in the new series of Celebrity Mastermind.

Chortle, 9th November 2023

Jim Smith to host festive stand-up special on BBC Scotland

Scotland Stands Up - due to be broadcast as part of BBC Scotland's festive celebrations - will feature Jim Smith, Susie McCabe, Jamie MacDonald, Stuart McPherson and Marjolein Robertson.

British Comedy Guide, 6th November 2023

Leith Comedy Festival review

Despite arriving barely a month after the finish of the Edinburgh Fringe, the inaugural Leith Comedy Festival has a distinct flavour of its own, boding well for the future of the boutique weekend event.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 9th October 2023

Channel 4's Jokes Only A ... Can Tell back with immigrants & NHS staff

Channel 4 has ordered an expanded second series of its diverse stand-up showcase Jokes Only A ... Can Tell, featuring immigrants, NHS workers, the neurodivergent, Muslim, Indian, Scottish and Northern Irish comedians.

British Comedy Guide, 18th March 2023

Share this page