Graham Linehan
- 56 years old
- Irish
- Writer and director
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It'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 2021Graham Linehan interview
"Gender row is an onslaught on rights, returning women to pre-suffragette era".
Mike Wade, The Times, 4th September 2021The Day Today team reunite for 30th anniversary celebration
The team behind The Day Today have reunited for a 30th anniversary documentary on Radio 4.
British Comedy Guide, 4th August 2021Graham Linehan joins Women Won't Wheesht protest
Comedy writer Graham Linehan has joined protesters in Scotland campaigning against proposed changes to the Gender Recognition Act.
Sara Paciaroni, The Herald, 20th July 2021Metro didn't breach rules over Linehan remarks
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) has ruled that Metro did not breach media regulations when it said Graham Linehan was "known for anti-trans rhetoric".
Patrick Kelleher, Pink News, 9th July 2021Bill Bailey hints at Black Books reunion
Black Books fans can start getting excited about a retrospective celebration of Dylan Moran's sitcom. Bill Bailey, who co-starred in the three series of the cult Channel 4 comedy, has revealed that there are plans to reunite the creative team behind it.
British Comedy Guide, 27th May 2021Graham Linehan disappointed by warnings on Father Ted
Graham Linehan has said he is "disappointed" by Channel 4's decision to add racism warnings before some episodes of Father Ted on the broadcaster's archive player. Two episodes of the series, which aired between 1995 and 1998, now have blackface and racial impersonation alerts for viewers who watch it via All 4.
Julieanne Corr, The Times, 25th May 2021