Jamie MacDonald
- Scottish
- Actor, writer, producer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 2
Paul Black brings a Hogmanay whodunnit spoof to BBC Scotland
TikTok star Paul Black writes, directs and stars in Paul Black's First Footing for BBC Scotland, part of a festive line-up for the corporation north of the border that also features the return of Greg Hemphill and Robert Florence's Queen Of The New Year and Ooh The Banter, a celebration of Scottish humour presented by Jack Docherty.
British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2022BBC 'failed' blind comedian on show
The BBC has defended its decision not to change the format of Have I Got News For You to accommodate Jamie MacDonald, a blind comedian. Several viewers complained about his treatment when he appeared as a guest last week.
Stuart MacDonald, The Times, 3rd November 2022BBC hits back at Have I Got News For You critics
Blind comic Jamie MacDonald didn't want format changed, so he could make jokes about it.
Chortle, 3rd November 2022Jamie MacDonald on being blind: 'It's an asset for my comedy'
Scottish comedian Jamie MacDonald says he is using his blindness as an "asset" in his run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Adam Robertson, The National (Scotland), 16th August 2022Emergency Question: What's the worst date you've ever been on?
Edinburgh Fringe comedians answer
Chortle, 11th August 2022Emergency Question: Who is the most evil person you have ever met?
Edinburgh Fringe comedians answer.
Chortle, 10th August 2022Comedy Reviewer #edfringe top tips & hot picks 2022
Here's a collection of top shows and up and coming talent at this year's edfringe.
@ComedyReviewer, 6th August 2022Jamie MacDonald's Fringe cringe, binge and whinge
Could you have the Edinburgh festival in Glasgow?
Jamie MacDonald, Chortle, 6th August 2022Emergency Question: What's the funniest thing that's ever happened to you at a funeral?
Edinburgh Fringe comedians answer.
Chortle, 2nd August 2022EdFringe talk: Jamie MacDonald: Reasonably Adjusted
"I've learned that in global pandemics stand up comedians are definitely not key workers. I've not absorbed this fully yet or I'd have retrained as a nurse."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 29th July 2022