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Kermit the Nob

Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald, who lives with his blindness, reminisces about school and influential teachers. From 2023.

Jamie MacDonald is a Glaswegian stand-up comedian who found himself rapidly going blind in his teens.

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.

Producer: Julia Sutherland

A Dabster production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2023.

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14 minutes

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  • Wed 10 May 2023 23:00
  • Wed 26 Mar 2025 23:15
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