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Jamie MacDonald鈥檚 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.

Producer: Julia Sutherland

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

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14 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 Jan 2026 23:00

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  • Wed 19 May 2021 23:00
  • Wed 26 Feb 2025 23:15
  • Wed 21 Jan 2026 23:00