<div>Jamie MacDonald started out studying law, moved to finance and now the blind Scot is a renowned comedian and writer.</div><div>During lockdown though, live stand up comedy has suffered badly with venues being unable to open, comedians have been finding it hard to find an audience and make a living.</div><div>RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jamie to find out about his love of comedy, coping with lockdown and they look ahead to his new Radio 4 shows next Spring.</div><div><a href="http://www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com">www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com</a></div><div>#RNIBConnect<br>Image: Jamie McDonald Blind Comedian</div>

Jamie MacDonald started out studying law, moved to finance and now the blind Scot is a renowned comedian and writer.During lockdown though, live stand up comedy has suffered badly with venues being unable to open, comedians have been finding it hard to find an audience and make a living.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jamie to find out about his love of comedy, coping with lockdown and they look ahead to his new Radio 4 shows next Spring.www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com#RNIBConnect Image: Jamie McDonald Blind Comedian

Jamie MacDonald started out studying law, moved to finance and now the blind Scot is a renowned comedian and writer.During lockdown though, live stand up comedy has suffered badly with venues being unable to open, comedians have been finding it hard to find an audience and make a living.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jamie to find out about his love of comedy, coping with lockdown and they look ahead to his new Radio 4 shows next Spring.<a href="http://www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com</a>#RNIBConnect<br>Image: Jamie McDonald Blind Comedian

493: Radio 4 Time, For That Funny Blind Guy.

<div>RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport">Sport</a> - See sport differently.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings<br>
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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation.<br>
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<strong>Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio</strong><br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sport</a> - See sport differently.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB.<br>
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<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings<br>
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