Graham Linehan
United StateswriterMaleb. 19674.0Global Dominance: 0.05%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.
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Graham Linehan posed with a placard outside Westminster Magistrates Court advocating against the concept of transgender children.
FTC sues WPATH over misleading transgender treatment guidelines for minorsUnited States· 2026-06-21
Graham Linehan, an Emmy-winning screenwriter, has been critical of British authorities after being arrested for sharing offensive content online.
הגול העצמי של ממשלת בריטניה: המציאה את "אמיליה"
Israel· 2026-02-14Graham Linehan is known as an activist against trans rights and was mentioned in the context of the hearing.
Päivi Räsänen puhuu tänään USA:n kongressissa Euroopan ”uhasta sananvapaudelle”
Finland· 2026-02-04
Graham Linehan was the first to suggest Jon Ronson join Twitter.
From a hub for democratic discourse to a bigoted, toxic sinkhole – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-18
Graham Linehan helped develop the pilot for the show Motherland, which Anna Maxwell Martin auditioned for.
Anna Maxwell Martin looks back: ‘I was bullied a little bit, but it didn’t affect me because I was a happy weirdo’ | Anna Maxwell Martin
United Kingdom· 2025-12-08
Graham Linehan was arrested for posts about transgender men who claim they are women.
England's thought police pose danger to American free speech rightsUnited States· 2025-11-02
Graham Linehan was arrested in September after posting on social media that targeted transgender individuals.
Hættir að rannsaka hatursatvik sem tengjast ekki glæpum
Iceland· 2025-10-22
Graham Linehan was arrested after landing at Heathrow Airport due to his posts on platform 'X'.
Londonas policija turpmāk neizmeklēs "nenoziedzīga naida incidentus" / Diena
Latvia· 2025-10-21
Graham Linehan has said he will face 'no further action' after being arrested at Heathrow airport last month on suspicion of inciting violence.
Graham Linehan faces ‘no further action’ after arrest over posts on trans issues – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-20
Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow Airport for a series of social media posts attacking transgender activists.
Por que a esquerda e a direita não conseguem compreender os medos uma da outra
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-15
Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow Airport for a series of social media posts attacking transgender activists.
Por que a esquerda e a direita não conseguem compreender os medos uma da outraLiechtenstein· 2025-10-12Graham Linehan is mentioned in the context of contentious speech and public reactions to it.
Running Amok by Paul Mullen book review: How online culture fuels rise of lone mass killers – Simon Ings
New Zealand· 2025-09-28
Graham Linehan was arrested for his views on challenging a trans-identified male in a female-only space.
How the simmering freedom of speech row reached boiling pointUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-23
Graham Linehan was arrested and charged for social media posts against a transgender person.
Starmer tvrdí, že Británia chráni a vždy bude chrániť slobodu prejavu
Slovakia· 2025-09-19
To the relief of Downing Street advisers, he entirely avoided answering a question about whether Britain has a problem with free speech, given the recent arrests of Lucy Connolly and Graham Linehan over social media posts.
Trump turns fire on Putin and lauds UK in press conference with Starmer | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-18
Graham Linehan was arrested for allegedly insulting transgender people online, sparking widespread derision.
Around 100,000 turn out for far-right rally in London - World
Pakistan· 2025-09-13
Graham Linehan is noted for being arrested for his recent social media posts.
We should not dismiss blatantly political works from artists like Banksy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-12
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.
Why are Irish artists so prominent in the UK’s free speech wars? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-09
Graham Linehan has told BBC News he stands by his posts on X which led to his arrest last week.
I don't regret my online postsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
Graham Linehan's recent arrest for comments made online about trans people has sparked a backlash from some public figures and politicians.
Ian McEwan on why humankind 'will scrape through'United Kingdom· 2025-09-08
Graham Linehan was arrested for allegedly criticizing transgender activists on social media.
Upcoming Trump visit highlights UK’s growing free speech crisisUnited States· 2025-09-07
Graham Linehan, co-creator of the U.K. sitcom 'Father Ted', was arrested for criticizing transgender activists on social media.
JONATHAN TURLEY: British police arrest comedy writer for transgender activist criticismUnited States· 2025-09-06Graham Linehan is a comedy writer whose recent actions and statements regarding trans rights have sparked significant controversy.
Please don’t make me stand up for Graham Linehan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-06
Graham Linehan posted some messages about trans people on X.
Trange kår for ytringer i Storbritannia
Norway· 2025-09-05Graham Linehan has pleaded not guilty to harassment and criminal damage.
Graham Linehan tells court trans activists made his life 'hell'United Kingdom· 2025-09-05
Graham Linehan is on trial accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks.
Grabbing trans activist’s phone was ‘reflex’ response to ‘taunting’, claims Graham Linehan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-05Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow Airport for allegedly inciting violence against transgender individuals.
Verhaftung von Graham Linehan: Wokeness-Debatte in Grossbritannien
Switzerland· 2025-09-05Graham Linehan, a creator of the Father Ted series, was arrested for sending tweets complaining about trans people.
In the contest to declare that Britain is broken, nobody beats Nigel Farage
Australia· 2025-09-05
Graham Linehan, co-author of the successful comedy series Father Ted, was arrested at Heathrow Airport for 'incitement to violence'.
Von Comedy zu Kontroversen: Wie Graham Linehan zum Symbol eines Kulturkampfs wurde
Luxembourg· 2025-09-04Graham Linehan is facing trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks.
Graham Linehan in London court over alleged harassment of trans woman – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-04