Jamie Macdonald - Life On The Blink

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The First Hurdle

20210505

20260107 (BBC7)
20250212 (R4)

Series showing how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance.

Producer: Julia Sutherland

The stand-up comic's unique take on his rapid descent into blindness.

Jokes, stories and revelations about life without sight from stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald. From 2021.

Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who found himself rapidly going blind in his teens. This series shows how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance. He managed to find the spotlight as the darkness descended and has turned some pretty dark experiences into hilarious stories and anecdotes.

Produced by Julia Sutherland at Dabster Productions.

Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique take on his rapid descent into blindness.

Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique and hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. Jokes, stories and revelations about life without sight.

[LISTEN NOW]

Stick It To Me

20210512

20260114 (BBC7)
20250219 (R4)

Series showing how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance.

So how does he get on experimenting with using a stick?

Producer: Julia Sutherland

Jamie MacDonald went blind in his teens. How does he find using a stick?

Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. Now his life gets sticky. From 2021.

This series shows how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance.

This week, he experiments with using a stick.

Comedian Jamie MacDonald went blind in his teens. This week, he tries using a stick.

Stand up comedian Jamie MacDonald's hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. This week, he gets sticky. From 2021.

More comedy from Jamie MacDonald about his rapid descent into blindness.

Stand up comedian Jamie MacDonald's hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. Jokes, stories and revelations about life without sight. This week, he gets sticky.

[LISTEN NOW]

To The Stage

20210519

20260121 (BBC7)
20250226 (R4)

This series shows how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance.

This week, he shares the story about his first few attempts at stand up comedy.

Producer: Julia Sutherland

Jamie MacDonald shares jokes about his first attempts at stand up comedy.

Jamie MacDonald's hilarious take on his descent into blindness, and on his first few attempts at stand up comedy. From 2021.

Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who found himself rapidly going blind in his teens. This series shows how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance.

He managed to find the spotlight as the darkness descended and has turned some pretty dark experiences into hilarious stories and anecdotes. This week, he shares the story about his first few attempts at stand up comedy.

Jamie MacDonald takes to the stage to share jokes about his descent into blindness.

Stand up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique and hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. Jokes, stories and revelations about life without sight.

[LISTEN NOW]

04 LAST

Love Is Blind

20210526

20260128 (BBC7)
20250305 (R4)

Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who found himself rapidly going blind in his teens. This series shows how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance.

Stand up comedian Jamie MacDonald shares jokes and stories about love and blindness.

Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique and hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. Jokes, stories and revelations about life and love without sight.

This time he tackles the topic of disability allowance.

Produced by Julia Sutherland

Jamie MacDonald tells the story of when he was assessed for disability allowance.

Stand up comedian Jamie MacDonald tells the story of when he was assessed for disability allowance. From 2021.

[LISTEN NOW]

Have I Got Views For You

20230426

20250312 (R4)

In this second series, blind stand-up comedian Jamie Macdonald playfully deconstructs some of the pre-conceptions of his disability, challenges stereotypes and takes a hilarious trip down memory lane to see how far things have come.

He tells his side of the Have I Got News for You story that needlessly outraged half of social media, and he shows that, even in hospital, the best of intentions can be misguided.

Written by Jamie MacDonald

Script guidance from Laura Lexx

Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique perspective on living life with his blindness.

Blind comedian Jamie MacDonald keeps his wicked sense of humour even as others lose sight of his humanity.

[LISTEN NOW]

Limb Broccoli

20230503

20250319 (R4)

Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who lives with his blindness, despite those around him sometimes losing sight of what's important in life.

Jamie examines preconceptions about disability, challenges stereotypes, and takes a hilarious trip down memory lane to see how far things have come.

In this episode, he battles with officious front of house staff who can't do too much to help, and he experiences the exact opposite experience at the airport where he's left to find his own way to Marseille.

Produced by Julia Sutherland

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4

Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique perspective on living life with his blindness.

Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who lives with his blindness, despite those around him losing sight of what's important in life.

[LISTEN NOW]

Kermit The Nob

20230510

20250326 (R4)

Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who lives with his blindness, despite those around him sometimes losing sight of what's important in life.

Jamie examines pre-conceptions about disability, challenges stereotypes, and takes a hilarious trip down memory lane to see how far things have come.

In this episode Jamie shares stories of his time at school and the teachers that had a big influence on him, particularly when learning French. He also crystallises his experience of strangers asking the most ignorant questions about his sight.

Produced by Julia Sutherland

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4

Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique perspective on living life with his blindness.

Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who lives with his blindness, despite those around him losing sight of what's important in life.

[LISTEN NOW]

04 LAST

Toxic Role Model

20230517

20250402 (R4)

Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who lives with his blindness, despite those around him sometimes losing sight of what's important in life.

Jamie examines pre-conceptions about disability, challenges stereotypes, and takes a hilarious trip down memory lane to see how far things have come.

In this episode Jamie confronts stereotypes head on, from his disability to his national identity. He realises that he's in a position of privilege, and has been deemed a role model by others - and it's not a position he relishes.

Script Supervision by Laura Lexx

Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique perspective on living life with his blindness.

Produced by Julia Sutherland

A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4

Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who lives with his blindness, despite those around him losing sight of what's important in life.

[LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	01	The First Hurdle	20210505	20260107 (BBC7) 20250212 (R4)	Series showing how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance. Producer: Julia Sutherland The stand-up comic's unique take on his rapid descent into blindness. Jokes, stories and revelations about life without sight from stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald. From 2021. Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who found himself rapidly going blind in his teens. This series shows how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance. He managed to find the spotlight as the darkness descended and has turned some pretty dark experiences into hilarious stories and anecdotes. Produced by Julia Sutherland at Dabster Productions. Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique take on his rapid descent into blindness. Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique and hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. Jokes, stories and revelations about life without sight. [LISTEN NOW]
01	02	Stick It To Me	20210512	20260114 (BBC7) 20250219 (R4)	Series showing how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance. So how does he get on experimenting with using a stick? Producer: Julia Sutherland Jamie MacDonald went blind in his teens. How does he find using a stick? Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. Now his life gets sticky. From 2021. This series shows how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance. This week, he experiments with using a stick. Comedian Jamie MacDonald went blind in his teens. This week, he tries using a stick. Stand up comedian Jamie MacDonald's hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. This week, he gets sticky. From 2021. Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who found himself rapidly going blind in his teens. This series shows how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance. He managed to find the spotlight as the darkness descended and has turned some pretty dark experiences into hilarious stories and anecdotes. More comedy from Jamie MacDonald about his rapid descent into blindness. Stand up comedian Jamie MacDonald's hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. Jokes, stories and revelations about life without sight. This week, he gets sticky. [LISTEN NOW]
01	03	To The Stage	20210519	20260121 (BBC7) 20250226 (R4)	This series shows how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance. This week, he shares the story about his first few attempts at stand up comedy. Producer: Julia Sutherland Jamie MacDonald shares jokes about his first attempts at stand up comedy. Jamie MacDonald's hilarious take on his descent into blindness, and on his first few attempts at stand up comedy. From 2021. Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who found himself rapidly going blind in his teens. This series shows how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance. He managed to find the spotlight as the darkness descended and has turned some pretty dark experiences into hilarious stories and anecdotes. This week, he shares the story about his first few attempts at stand up comedy. Jamie MacDonald takes to the stage to share jokes about his descent into blindness. Stand up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique and hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. Jokes, stories and revelations about life without sight. [LISTEN NOW]
01	04 LAST	Love Is Blind	20210526	20260128 (BBC7) 20250305 (R4)	Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who found himself rapidly going blind in his teens. This series shows how Jamie used humour to turn denial into acceptance. Stand up comedian Jamie MacDonald shares jokes and stories about love and blindness. Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique and hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. Jokes, stories and revelations about life and love without sight. This time he tackles the topic of disability allowance. Produced by Julia Sutherland Jamie MacDonald tells the story of when he was assessed for disability allowance. Stand up comedian Jamie MacDonald tells the story of when he was assessed for disability allowance. From 2021. [LISTEN NOW]
02	01	Have I Got Views For You	20230426	20250312 (R4)	In this second series, blind stand-up comedian Jamie Macdonald playfully deconstructs some of the pre-conceptions of his disability, challenges stereotypes and takes a hilarious trip down memory lane to see how far things have come. He tells his side of the Have I Got News for You story that needlessly outraged half of social media, and he shows that, even in hospital, the best of intentions can be misguided. Written by Jamie MacDonald Script guidance from Laura Lexx Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique perspective on living life with his blindness. Blind comedian Jamie MacDonald keeps his wicked sense of humour even as others lose sight of his humanity. [LISTEN NOW]
02	02	Limb Broccoli	20230503	20250319 (R4)	Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who lives with his blindness, despite those around him sometimes losing sight of what's important in life. Jamie examines preconceptions about disability, challenges stereotypes, and takes a hilarious trip down memory lane to see how far things have come. In this episode, he battles with officious front of house staff who can't do too much to help, and he experiences the exact opposite experience at the airport where he's left to find his own way to Marseille. Produced by Julia Sutherland A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique perspective on living life with his blindness. Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who lives with his blindness, despite those around him losing sight of what's important in life. [LISTEN NOW]
02	03	Kermit The Nob	20230510	20250326 (R4)	Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who lives with his blindness, despite those around him sometimes losing sight of what's important in life. Jamie examines pre-conceptions about disability, challenges stereotypes, and takes a hilarious trip down memory lane to see how far things have come. In this episode Jamie shares stories of his time at school and the teachers that had a big influence on him, particularly when learning French. He also crystallises his experience of strangers asking the most ignorant questions about his sight. Produced by Julia Sutherland A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique perspective on living life with his blindness. Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who lives with his blindness, despite those around him losing sight of what's important in life. [LISTEN NOW]
02	04 LAST	Toxic Role Model	20230517	20250402 (R4)	Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who lives with his blindness, despite those around him sometimes losing sight of what's important in life. Jamie examines pre-conceptions about disability, challenges stereotypes, and takes a hilarious trip down memory lane to see how far things have come. In this episode Jamie confronts stereotypes head on, from his disability to his national identity. He realises that he's in a position of privilege, and has been deemed a role model by others - and it's not a position he relishes. Script Supervision by Laura Lexx Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald's unique perspective on living life with his blindness. Produced by Julia Sutherland A Dabster production for BBC Radio 4 Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who lives with his blindness, despite those around him losing sight of what's important in life. [LISTEN NOW]