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Irish writer and anti-transgender activist

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Graham Linehan: Irish writer and anti-transgender activist
Graham George Linehan is an Irish comedy writer and anti-transgender activist. He created or co-created the sitcoms Father Ted (1995–1998), Black Books (2000–2004), The IT Crowd (2006–2013), and Count Arthur Strong (2013–2017), and has contributed to other comedy shows, including The Fast Show, The Day Today, and Brass Eye. During the 1990s, his writing partner was Arthur Mathews, with whom he created Father Ted. Linehan has won five BAFTA awards, including Best Writer, Comedy, for The IT Crowd in 2014.

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Graham Linehan calls UK 'police state' after court hearing [Video]

Graham Linehan calls UK 'police state' after court hearing

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan leaves Westminster Magistrates’ Court saying the UK is "not free anymore" and describing it as "a police state". He is on trial accused of harassing trans activist..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 00:48Published
Graham Linehan arrives at court for trans harassment trial [Video]

Graham Linehan arrives at court for trans harassment trial

Comedy writer Graham Linehan arrives at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to face trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks. The Father Ted creator wears a placard outside court..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 00:23Published

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