Graham Linehan

Graham Linehan

writer Ireland

Graham Linehan is an Irish television writer and director best known for co-creating the iconic sitcoms 'Father Ted' and 'The IT Crowd'. His work has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted fan base, although in recent years, he has become a controversial figure due to his outspoken views on transgender issues.

Born on Jan 01, 1967 (58 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.03%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
557,224
Power
24,198$
Sentiment
4.42
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 7 3.86 0.54% +10% 5,030,000 29,702 $5,100 30$
United Kingdom 4 4.50 0.17% +10% 67,886,011 128,805 $2,700,000 5,123$
United States 2 4.00 0.08% +0% 331,002,651 263,747 $21,000,000 16,733$
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 8,654,622 7,082 $700,000 573$
Norway 1 2.00 0.08% +0% 5,421,241 4,590 $403,000 341$
Luxembourg 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 625,978 552 $73,000 64$
Australia 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 25,499,884 19,362 $1,380,000 1,048$
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 4,822,233 3,659 $210,000 159$
Pakistan 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 220,892,331 99,726 $280,000 126$
Totals 19 669,834,951 557,225 $26,751,100 24,197$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Linehan did not have to wait for the threat: he was detained by armed police at Heathrow airport last week over comments he had made online. 3

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Why are Irish artists so prominent in the UK’s free speech wars? – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Graham Linehan has told BBC News he stands by his posts on X which led to his arrest last week. 5

BBC: I don't regret my online posts

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Graham Linehan's recent arrest for comments made online about trans people has sparked a backlash from some public figures and politicians. 4

BBC: Ian McEwan on why humankind 'will scrape through'

United States United States: Graham Linehan, co-creator of the U.K. sitcom 'Father Ted', was arrested for criticizing transgender activists on social media. 3

Fox News: JONATHAN TURLEY: British police arrest comedy writer for transgender activist criticism

Norway Norway: Graham Linehan posted some messages about trans people on X. 2

Aftenposten: Trange kår for ytringer i Storbritannia

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Graham Linehan has pleaded not guilty to harassment and criminal damage. 4

BBC: Graham Linehan tells court trans activists made his life 'hell'