Graham Linehan
- 56 years old
- Irish
- Writer and director
Press clippings
Political correctness has created a hierarchy in comedy
This week, veteran BBC producer Jon Plowman made several good points about the state of British comedy. In an astute article for the Radio Times, he rightly points out that it's increasingly difficult to establish a new comedy show in the atomised, niche world of streaming, and that comedies need time to grow and gather an audience. But he is on sticky ground when he claims that political correctness is not a key reason for our lack of good humour
Gareth Roberts, Unherd, 10th October 2024Janey Godley slams Graham Linehan over tweet as she says 'keep my name out'
Janey Godley has slammed Graham Linehan creator over tweet as she said to "keep my name out".
Charlotte Everett, The Mirror, 27th September 2024Richard Ayoade defends Graham Linehan as a 'man of great principle' over his trans views
The IT Crowd actor was blasted by fans after he praised Graham Linehan's book.
Jon Brady, Daily Mail, 26th July 2024An exclusive look at Graham Linehan's Father Ted musical
When we meet at his east London apartment, Graham Linehan concedes that, by doing an impromptu read-through, I may end up as one of the last members of the small club of people who have 'seen' the show. Father Ted: The Final Episode may be almost oven-ready - songs included - but a Mexican stand-off between Linehan and his former producers means it's stuck in purgatory.
Robert Jackman, The Spectator, 30th May 2024Ardal O'Hanlon: 'I feel very sorry for Graham Linehan'
The actor and comedian talks to Aoife Barry about his documentary on the priesthood - its impact on society and what the future holds.
Aoife Barry, The Sunday Times, 14th January 2024An open letter to Armando Iannucci by Graham Linehan
Graham Linehan asks why Britain's most-celebrated satirist has turned a blind eye to woke authoritarianism.
Graham Linehan, Spiked, 10th January 2024Janey Godley slams Graham Linehan as "transphobic piece of s***e" following Brianna Ghey remarks
The 55-year-old's latest clash came with 62-year-old comedian Godley after Linehan claimed people were "politicising" the death of Brianna Ghey, who he called a "confused young boy". Godley said of Linehan: "I'm not scared of him nor his transphobic gang of wullie (sic) watchers and toilet guards. He's a piece of s***e - I have terminal cancer and I have more work than him because I'm not a transphobic deadnaming clackw**ker."
Heather Campbell, Deadline News, 5th January 2024Graham Linehan and cancel culture: Is comedy becoming bland?
The writer of some of TV's most successful comedies - including Father Ted, Black Books, and The IT Crowd - has found a new home at a comedy night for cancelled performers.
Katie Spencer, Sky News, 18th November 2023Graham Linehan: 'Standing up for women cost me my livelihood and my marriage'
Father Ted creator on the success of his comedies and how his income has suffered as a result of his trans views.
Angela Wintle, The Telegraph, 12th November 2023The smear campaign against Graham Linehan
Why is Pink News spreading false claims about his book sales?
Nick Tyrone, Spiked, 25th October 2023