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Jamie MacDonald

Jamie MacDonald

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

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BBC '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 2022

Jamie 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 2022

Emergency Question: What's the worst date you've ever been on?

Edinburgh Fringe comedians answer

Chortle, 11th August 2022

Emergency Question: Who is the most evil person you have ever met?

Edinburgh Fringe comedians answer.

Chortle, 10th August 2022

Comedy 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 2022

Jamie MacDonald's Fringe cringe, binge and whinge

Could you have the Edinburgh festival in Glasgow?

Jamie MacDonald, Chortle, 6th August 2022

Emergency Question: What's the funniest thing that's ever happened to you at a funeral?

Edinburgh Fringe comedians answer.

Chortle, 2nd August 2022

EdFringe 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

Comedians up for top documentary award

Joe Lycett and Jamie MacDonald have been shortlisted for a Grierson award.

Chortle, 21st July 2022

Interview with comedian Jamie MacDonald

Former corporate banker Jamie MacDonald is taking his new show, Reasonably Adjusted, up to Edinburgh this August. We talk about the show, the Fringe more broadly, and his family's favourite Christmas decoration.

Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 21st July 2022

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