Graham Linehan
- 56 years old
- Irish
- Writer and director
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Black Books: a hysterical bookshop sitcom about the stupidity of being alive
Absurd, slapstick-driven British TV series revolves around a trio of hapless bookshop workers who have zero grip on reality.
Patrick Lenton, The Guardian, 13th December 2022'You're a mentalist!': what happened when Alan Partridge met his number one fan
In Alan's finest half-hour, he offended the Irish, sold a few tie-and-blazer badge combinations and made a new friend. But what inspired it?
Tom Fordy, The Telegraph, 3rd November 2022Graham Linehan interview
Trans rights extremists destroyed my career, friendships and marriage - but I will never give in. Raw with hurt and anger, Graham Linehan, the genius behind Father Ted reveals the price he has paid for defending women.
Rebecca Hardy, Daily Mail, 1st April 2022Father Ted musical axed over Graham Linehan's views
Writer complains trans rights campaigners have cost him everything.
Chortle, 25th March 2022Graham Linehan breaks down in tears over trans attacks
Linehan cried during an interview with Stephen Nolan, as he claimed that trans activists had paid the price for his family and their marriage before announcing that he was 'completely annulled'.
Nayer Regaldo, The Miracle Tech, 24th March 2022Arthur Mathews: 'Graham Linehan is a good friend of mine, he is not a bigot'
Arthur Mathews talks about rediscovering his comedy mojo, poking fun at Bono and U2, and why he thinks Graham Linehan should be allowed to speak his mind.
Dónal Lynch, The Independent (Ireland), 2nd January 2022It's too late to save comedy from 'cancel culture'
Will comedy become the latest victim of 'cancel culture'? Dame Maureen Lipman fears as much.
Patrick West, The Spectator, 22nd December 2021Graham Linehan claims trans zealots are forcing him out of live Father Ted
The Bafta-winning creator of Father Ted says fear of the trans lobby could force him out of a new stage musical of the hit TV show because of his outspoken views.
Josephine Bartosch, Daily Mail, 19th December 2021Jen Ives called a "nonce" at LGB Alliance conference
Comedian and bisexual trans woman Jen Ives was called a "homophobic nonce" and a "f**king pervert" while attending the conference of charity LGB Alliance.
Vic Parsons, Pink News, 25th October 2021Matt Berry comments on transphobic IT Crowd episode
In an interview with Vulture, Berry denounced the episode: "I don't condone anything that that comedy portrayed, you know? I don't share any views that the writer has."
Sam Moore, The Independent, 25th October 2021