Graham Linehan
- 56 years old
- Irish
- Writer and director
Press clippings Page 6
Andrew Doyle: woke activists who stopped an Edinburgh Fringe show by my friend Graham Linehan prove cancel culture DOES exist
Linehan is often accused of having an aggressive tone in his online disputes but his approach has to be seen in context.
Andrew Doyle, Daily Mail, 17th August 2023Organisers claims second Edinburgh venue cancels Graham Linehan gig
The organisers of a previously cancelled comedy gig in Edinburgh have claimed that a second venue has also refused to host the show.
Ross Hunter, The National (Scotland), 17th August 2023Cancelling our comedy show proves our point
This decision is precisely why we created it in the first place, writes Andrew Doyle of Comedy Unleashed.
Andrew Doyle, Unherd, 16th August 2023What does it take to get you cancelled at the Edinburgh Fringe?
So, let me get this right: at the Edinburgh Fringe, comedians who make jokes about killing and raping women are welcome, but comedians who defend women's rights are not?
Brendan O'Neill, The Spectator, 16th August 2023BBC attempt to launder reputation of Graham Linehan
The former comedy writer turned keyboard warrior has had a gig cancelled prompting a write-up where the BBC attempt to launder reputation of horrific bigot, Graham Linehan.
Gemma Stone, Trans Writes, 16th August 2023The cancellation of Graham Linehan is the most offensive Edinburgh Fringe joke of all
The festival used to break taboos. But its censorship - sight unseen - of the 'gender critical' comic's show is an affront to comedy.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 16th August 2023Graham Linehan and the idiocy of the cancellers
The comedy police have just proven their critics right.
Tom Slater, Spiked, 16th August 2023"Comedy is impossible when you can't test boundaries"
Graham Linehan on his cancellation at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Spiked, 16th August 2023Graham Linehan free speech show cancelled by Leith Arches
Host venue Leith Arches has cancelled an entire free speech comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after BCG revealed that Graham Linehan would be part of the line-up.
British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2023Graham Linehan to make Fringe debut
Comedy writer Graham Linehan will make his Edinburgh Fringe debut this Thursday as part of a stand-up showcase in Leith.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2023