Jamie MacDonald
- Scottish
- Actor, writer, producer and stand-up comedian
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Jamie Macdonald films doc on artists with sight problem
Jamie MacDonald has filmed a new documentary about fellow blind people in the creative industries.
Chortle, 26th July 2021The Scotsman Sessions #260: Jamie MacDonald
Here, Glaswegian comic Jamie MacDonald takes issue with train station accessibility.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 13th July 2021Jamie MacDonald on losing his sight
"I don't think what I've done is inspiring. In fact, what I've done is absolutely self-serving" says blind comic.
Etan Smallman, i Newspaper, 4th May 2021Jamie MacDonald interview
"I stumbled on stage as a blind guy and then stumbled off five minutes later, a funny blind guy."
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 2nd May 2021Jim Smith makes The Farm sitcom pilot for BBC Scotland
Comedian and farmer Jim Smith has shot a half-hour sitcom pilot of The Farm, inspired by his working life, after a string of successful shorts on BBC iPlayer.
British Comedy Guide, 1st February 2021Lost Voice Guy to host Radio 4 showcase of comedians with disabilities
Lost Voice Guy is to host a Radio 4 stand-up showcase of comedians with disabilities.
British Comedy Guide, 21st October 2020Radio 4 commissions sight loss series from Jamie MacDonald
Blind comic Jamie MacDonald has been commissioned to present a four-part stand-up series about his sight loss on Radio 4.
British Comedy Guide, 11th August 2020Disabled talent need a break
It's time for the industry to stop making excuses and give people a chance.
Andrew Roach, Broadcast, 12th September 2019Interviews with disabled Fringe comics
Being disabled hasn't prevented a number of Fringe comedians from striving towards the top.
Jay Richardson, The List, 12th July 2018Punchline Comedy Night review
Nish Kumar heads up a strong bill of comics focussing hard on their own thing.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 2nd November 2017