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'They took everything from me' - Father Ted creator breaks down on Northern Irish talkshow

The creator of Father Ted broke down on a late night Northern Irish talk show while discussing the impact his involvement in trans discourse has had on he and his family. Graham Linehan became emotional during a virtual interview with Stephen Nolan ...

25 Mar 2022 at 15:53

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

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Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan denies harassing transgender activist

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has said he has “lost a great deal” but “will not waver in my resolve” as he faces trial accused of harassing a transgender woman. The 56-year-old Irish comedy writer appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court ...

12 May 2025 at 16:33

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'They took everything from me' - Father Ted creator breaks down on Northern Irish talkshow

24 Mar 2022 at 18:21

National News

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan charged with harassment

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been charged with harassment and criminal damage. The Irish comedy writer, 56, wrote on social media that the allegations were related to an incident at the Battle of Ideas conference in London in ...

26 Apr 2025 at 20:20

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Second venue axes Father Ted creator’s scheduled Fringe performance

A second venue has cancelled a scheduled stand-up comedy performance at the Edinburgh Fringe by Father Ted writer Graham Linehan. Organisers Comedy Unleashed have vowed to hold their show at a third venue, with the details being kept ...

17 Aug 2023 at 17:55

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Father Ted creator Linehan arrives at court for trans activist harassment trial

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court where he faces trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks. Before going into court, the 57-year-old comedy writer posed with a sign ...

04 Sept 2025 at 09:44

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Graham Linehan to perform at new venue following Fringe cancellation

A comedy club has announced it has found a new venue for Father Ted writer Graham Linehan at the Edinburgh Fringe, after the original venue cancelled the show he was due to appear in. On Tuesday evening, Leith Arches announced it ...

16 Aug 2023 at 18:14

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

Father Ted writer Graham Linehan said he was arrested at Heathrow Airport over three X posts expressing his views on trans issues. The 57-year-old said he was detained by five armed officers after flying in from Arizona and told ...

02 Sept 2025 at 13:04

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Grabbing trans activist’s phone was ‘reflex’ response to ‘taunting’ – Linehan

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan told police that he grabbed a transgender activist’s phone in a “reflex response” to “taunting” about his family life, a court has heard. The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at ...

05 Sept 2025 at 13:26

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Graham Linehan says he faces ‘no further action’ after arrest over trans posts

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has said he will face “no further action” after being arrested at Heathrow Airport last month on suspicion of inciting violence. The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer was arrested by the ...

20 Oct 2025 at 17:01

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Father Ted creator Linehan called trans activist ‘deeply disturbed sociopath’

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan called a transgender activist a “deeply disturbed sociopath” in “vindictive” social media posts, a court has heard. The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster ...

04 Sept 2025 at 16:58

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

Bafta-winning writer Graham Linehan has praised TV presenters Richard Ayoade and Jonathan Ross for their “bravery” in supporting his new memoir about being “cancelled” after criticising the trans rights movement....

16 Sept 2023 at 14:42

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