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Arrest Of Comedy Writer Sparks UK Free Speech Row

The arrest of an Emmy award-winning comedy writer for social media posts about transgender people has reignited a UK row over freedom of speech, with one government minister saying Wednesday "we need to look at" the law.

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Father Ted creator Graham Linehan releases audio of trans tweets arrest: 'Holy s**t, I don't believe it'

The Father Ted creator is heard being told to ‘calm down’ by police, as he responds: ‘I won’t calm down’

Evening Standard

Graham Linehan arrest storm: Government may need to 'sort out' police priorities, says minister

The Father Ted creator was arrested by armed police at Heathrow Airport over three tweets about trans issues

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What Did Irish Comedy Writer Graham Linehan Say on Twitter? Heathrow Detention Over Controversial Tweets Explained

Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow over controversial tweets. Here's what is known about the posts, the detention, and the free speech debate.

International Business Times UK

‘The IT Crowd’ creator Graham Linehan's arrest over transgender posts sparks free speech row in UK

The Irish comedy writer and creator of celebrated shows like The IT Crowd and Father Ted was arrested this week at Heathrow Airport over a series of anti-trans posts. The arrest has sparked fury and free speech outcry in the UK, with Elon Musk describing Britain as a "police state".

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Farage to say UK has ‘authoritarian censorship regimes’ after Linehan arrest

The Reform UK leader will give evidence to the House Judiciary Committee in Washington on free speech in the UK.

Evening Standard

Starmer tells police to prioritise serious crimes after Graham Linehan arrested over social media posts

Downing Street said Sir Keir Starmer had been ‘clear’ about his ‘priorities for crime and policing’

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JK Rowling and Elon Musk lead the backlash over Graham Linehan’s arrest

After the Father Ted creator was arrested over a series of social media messages about the trans community, JK Rowling and Elon Musk have led the backlash against police seizing Graham Linehan.

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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

The Hallmarked Man by Robert Galbraith review – a terrific, tightly plotted romp

With four murder inquiries in play, JK Rowling’s eighth Cormoran Strike novel avoids the page-padding longueurs of previous volumes – but will he finally tell Robin how he feels about her?

The Guardian - UK

OG Harry Potter Director Doesn’t Hold Back When Discussing His Odds Of Helming An Adaptation Of On The Cursed Child

Could Chris Columbus return for one more Potter movie?

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Warwick Davis to reprise Professor Flitwick role in Harry Potter TV series

The actor is the first member of the original films’ cast to join the upcoming Harry Potter TV series on HBO

Evening Standard

Original Harry Potter film star to reprise role in TV series

He’s the first movie cast member to sign up for new HBO show

The Independent UK

Harry Potter director says reunion ‘will never happen’ due to JK Rowling’s trans views

‘Everyone in the cast has a different opinion, which makes it impossible,’ filmmaker said

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Hidden London: Goldsboro Books, a creaky literary Eden deep in Covent Garden

This Central London bookshop is home to a library of rare treasures, it’s spine-tingling, says Vicky Jessop

Euronews

Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus on reboot HBO series: ‘What’s the point?’

"It’s all going to be the same.” Chris Columbus has shared his views on the controversial Harry Potter TV series adaptation, questioning the need to replicate the original films. The new show will hit small screens in 2027.

Evening Standard

Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus says series is ‘more of the same’

The 66-year-old directed the first two Harry Potter films and produced the third.

The Independent UK

Original Harry Potter director says set photos of new TV series left him asking ‘What’s the point?’

‘It’s more of the same,’ says filmmaker

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'Separate the artist from the art...' Harry Potter director Chris Columbus gives opinion on JK Rowling's anti-trans stant

Chris Columbus - who directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - doesn't think JK Rowling's involvement in the new HBO Max Harry Potter series should deter fans from watching the reboot.

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Jason Isaacs Name Drops Harry Potter While Poking Fun At The Patriot

You can always count on Isaacs being real.

International Business Times UK

What does Katherine Parkinson, the New Molly Weasley, Think About JK Rowling's Trans Views?

Katherine Parkinson declines to comment on JK Rowling's trans views, focusing instead on her role in the new Harry Potter series.

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“I Will Not Throw Them Away”: Woman Defends Letting Her Kids Read Harry Potter

Would you separate the art from the artist or boycott the author entirely?

Evening Standard

Harry Potter director slams JK Rowling’s trans views as ‘very sad’ ahead of new series

Chris Columbus, who directed two Harry Potter films, said ‘I certainly don’t agree’ with the author’s views on women’s rights and trans issues

The Independent UK

Director of multiple Harry Potter movies says he tries to ‘separate the artist from the art’

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Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus addresses JK Rowling controversy: ‘It’s very sad’

The director also revealed whether he will be working on the new Harry Potter series

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