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The First Hurdle

4 Extra Debut. 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.

Series showing 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.

Producer: Julia Sutherland

A Dabster Production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2021.

27 days left to listen

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 7 Jan 2026 23:00

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  • Wed 5 May 2021 23:00
  • Wed 12 Feb 2025 23:15
  • Wed 7 Jan 2026 23:00