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Arrest of Father Ted creator Graham Linehan over trans posts condemned

Conservative MPs described it as ‘ridiculous’ and accused the police of ‘arresting people for making jokes’.

Evening Standard

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan arrested over posts on transgender issues

Comedy writer intercepted by five armed officers at Heathrow after flying in from Arizona

The Guardian - UK

Graham Linehan claims he was arrested at Heathrow Airport for posts about trans people

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a man in his fifties was arrested at Heathrow airport on Monday

The Independent UK

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Father Ted creator Graham Linehan to sue Met over arrest for ‘anti-trans posts’ — as Starmer tells police to focus on ‘serious crimes’

JK Rowling and Elon Musk among high-profile critics of arrest of Irish comedian, 57, by armed officers after stepping off flight at Heathrow

Evening Standard

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan ‘arrested over X posts on trans issues’

Linehan, 57, said he was stopped by police at Heathrow Airport over entries posted on X in April.

Evening Standard

Graham Linehan 'arrested at Heathrow Airport over gender-critical tweets'

Graham Linehan has been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of "inciting violence" through a series of gender-critical tweets ...

The National (Scotland)

Graham Linehan pleads not guilty to harassment of transgender woman

FATHER Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has pleaded not guilty to harassing a transgender woman and damaging her phone...

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Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan denies harassing transgender activist

The comedy writer says he ‘will not waver in my resolve’ as he faces trial

The Independent UK

Linehan says he has ‘lost a great deal’ as he denies harassing transgender woman

The Irish comedy writer appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with harassing Sophia Brooks and damaging her phone in October last year.

Evening Standard

Graham Linehan pleads not guilty in court over alleged criminal damage and harassment of trans activist

Graham Linehan told cheering supporters outside court: “I will not waver in my resolve.”

Evening Standard

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan charged with harassment

The writer is due to face the charges on May 12 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

The Independent UK

The 15 most problematic TV shows of the 21st century, from Little Britain to Baby Reindeer, ranked

THE COUNTDOWN: When it comes to television, there’s ‘aged poorly’ and then there’s ‘what on earth were they thinking?’ – here are the modern series that broadcasters should regret (and we should probably regret watching), as selected by The Independent’s culture desk staff

The Independent UK

Chris O'Dowd says he wishes controversial The IT Crowd creator Graham Linehan would write more

Chris O’Dowd says he thinks Graham Linehan is ‘the best comedy writer I’ve worked with’

Evening Standard

Chris O’Dowd voices support for controversial TV writer Graham Linehan

‘The IT Crowd’ writer has faced staunch criticism for his anti-transgender views

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Evening Standard

Graham Linehan launches social media campaign to get his stalled Father Ted musical on stage

The writer claims he turned down an offer of £200,000 to take his name off the planned stage version of the hit TV show

The Guardian - AU

A trade union for free speech? Battle lines drawn over groups that claim representative status

The Free Speech Union says its members can claim fees as a tax deduction, but ACTU argues unregistered unions cannot provide effective representation

The Guardian - UK

Tough Crowd by Graham Linehan review – all joking aside

How a self-defeating obsession derailed the career of one of Britain’s most successful comedy writers

The Independent UK

The problems with Graham Linehan’s memoir Tough Crowd

The ‘Father Ted’ writer who more recently uses his platform to share controversial views on the transgender community has released a memoir describing how his life was ‘smashed to smithereens’. It’s a strange, sad read, writes Louis Chilton – one that crumbles under the slightest scrutiny

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The Independent UK

Graham Linehan ‘dropped by his agent’ after attacking Doctor Who star David Tennant

‘Black Books’ writer criticised Tennant for wearing a t-shirt telling people to ‘leave trans kids alone’

The Independent UK

Graham Linehan ‘dropped by his agent’ after attacking Doctor Who star David Tennant

‘Black Books’ writer criticised Tennant for wearing a t-shirt telling people to ‘leave trans kids alone’

The Independent UK

Graham Linehan ‘dropped by his agent’ after attacking Doctor Who star David Tennant

‘Black Books’ writer criticised Tennant for wearing a t-shirt telling people to ‘leave trans kids alone’

The Independent UK

Graham Linehan claims he was ‘dropped by his agent’ after attacking David Tennant

‘Black Books’ writer criticised Tennant for wearing a t-shirt telling people to ‘leave trans kids alone’

The Independent UK

Graham Linehan lauds Richard Ayoade and Jonathan Ross’s bravery in backing him

The writer said he hopes their support will encourage others to ‘say what they think’ surrounding the trans rights discussion.

The Independent UK

Richard Ayoade and Jonathan Ross endorse Graham Linehan memoir about being ‘cancelled’

Review quotes for TV writer’s forthcoming memoir have caused online debate

Evening Standard

Graham Linehan at Comedy Unleashed review: not a cohesive live set

It was only the eighth stand-up gig by the Father Ted co-creator and trans rights movement critic... and it showed

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