Jamie MacDonald
Biography: Jamie MacDonald is a Scottish comedian, writer, actor and voiceover artist. He has been shortlisted with his co-presenter Jamie O'Leary as UK Documentary Presenter Of The Year at the 2022 Grierson Awards. He became the first blind comedian to be on a TV panel show when he was on the TV version of Breaking The News on BBC Scotland. He is also a regular contributor on BBC Radio Scotland including The Afternoon Show on which he co-hosts a monthly book club.
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Blind Ambition
2021-08-01
Blind Ambition
Overview: Jamie O’Leary has terrible sight, and is now facing eye surgery that could potentially lead to sight loss. A television director for almost 20 years, Jamie has produced groundbreaking programmes that take a fresh look at disability, as well as making popular travelogue shows with some of the UK’s funniest talent, including Karl Pilkington, Romesh Ranganathan and Katherine Ryan. At this pivotal point in his life, O’Leary wants to explore how people cope with sight loss and how blind artists achieve their creative vision of a world they see from a unique perspective. So he has hooked up with blind observational comedian Jamie MacDonald to bring light and shade to facing the condition. Together, they’re on a blind-leading-the-nearly-blind mission to uncover and collaborate with the best blind creative talent.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-08-01
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Britain's Favourite Ads Of The 70s And 80s
2023-09-15
Britain's Favourite Ads Of The 70s And 80s
Overview: A celebration of some of the most memorable, funny and sometimes shocking British TV ads.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-09-15
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The All Star Euros Sketch Show
2024-06-09
The All Star Euros Sketch Show
Overview: As the hype reaches fever pitch ahead of the big kick-off in Germany, a stellar line-up work their magic in an essential selection of comic set pieces. Featuring favourite characters and brand new scenarios. Mixing running gags, quickies, send-ups and musical numbers. The top team includes Jonathan Watson, Grado, Greg Hemphill, Jack Docherty, Ford Kiernan and Karen Dunbar.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-06-09
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Queen of the New Year 2023
2023-12-31
Queen of the New Year 2023
Overview: The celebratory sketch show takes on the talking points from 2023 - making us smile, wince and reminisce as we speed towards the bells. From smoking bans to climate activism via true crime podcasts, King Charles, Sam Smith and Traitors, and with a healthy dose of Hogmanay celebrations along the way, Queen Of The New Year pokes fun at the news and gossip of the last twelve months.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-31
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Rikki
2024-12-31
Rikki
Overview: A centenary celebration of the life and legacy of Rikki Fulton, one of Scotland’s most beloved comic actors. Ashley Jensen narrates an affectionate tribute to one of Scotland’s funniest comedians, Rikki Fulton. It’s 100 years since Rikki first made an entrance on to the world stage and 20 years since he bowed out. For decades, he’s been making the nation laugh with his rubber face, razor sharp wit and laconic demeanour. His influence is still felt in new generations of comics, and clips of his sketches still make us laugh to this day.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-12-31
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