
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.
Known For & Full Filmography14 Titles

Drama Series - 1990, 16 episodes • as Self
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.

Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as Self
Comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'.

Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Self - Panellist
Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.

Drama Series - 2006, 16 episodes • as Self - Contestant
Celebrities scramble to compete in the kitchen. What culinary triumphs will they whisk up?

Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as Self - Contestant
Celebrity Mastermind is a British television quiz show broadcast by BBC television. The show is a spin-off of the long-running quiz show Mastermind, with the exception that all the contestants are celebrities. As with the main show, John Humphrys is the host and question-master. Magnus Magnusson was quizmaster on the 2003/04 episodes featuring Jonathan Meades as winner.

Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Self - Contestant
Romesh Ranganathan takes charge of the back-stabbing big money game show. Can the contestants create a chain of answers and avoid the boot?

Drama Series - 2004, 16 episodes • as Self - Performer
A British stand-up comedy programme performed from the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre in west London.

Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Jamie Rutherford
Mockumentary comedy series following the life of scottish police officers from different areas of the force in a fly on the wall style.

Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Self
Comedian Mark Nelson and his star team bring you the best of the Edinburgh Fringe.

Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Ronnie Scott
Comedy shadowing a typical family and their chaotic life. They say blood is thicker than water- and no-one is thicker than The Scotts. Brothers Henry and Vincent have a love/hate relationship. They team up with their wives Laura and Vonny to organise a surprise party for their mum. How hard can it be to keep the entire family happy? Enter Colette, a sister with a grudge, who is determined to keep a feud bubbling. Will she crash the party and wreck the surprise?

Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
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.

Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Self - Various
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.

Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
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.
