Jamie MacDonald
- Scottish
- Actor, writer, producer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
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 2023Comedians 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 2023Jim 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 2023Leith 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 2023Channel 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 2023Paul 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 2022