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Chris O'Dowd says he wishes controversial The IT Crowd creator Graham Linehan would write more

Chris O’Dowd says he thinks Graham Linehan is ‘the best comedy writer I’ve worked with’

Evening Standard

Chris O’Dowd voices support for controversial TV writer Graham Linehan

‘The IT Crowd’ writer has faced staunch criticism for his anti-transgender views

The Independent UK

Graham Linehan launches social media campaign to get his stalled Father Ted musical on stage

The writer claims he turned down an offer of £200,000 to take his name off the planned stage version of the hit TV show

Evening Standard

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A trade union for free speech? Battle lines drawn over groups that claim representative status

The Free Speech Union says its members can claim fees as a tax deduction, but ACTU argues unregistered unions cannot provide effective representation

The Guardian - AU

Tough Crowd by Graham Linehan review – all joking aside

How a self-defeating obsession derailed the career of one of Britain’s most successful comedy writers

The Guardian - UK

The problems with Graham Linehan’s memoir Tough Crowd

The ‘Father Ted’ writer who more recently uses his platform to share controversial views on the transgender community has released a memoir describing how his life was ‘smashed to smithereens’. It’s a strange, sad read, writes Louis Chilton – one that crumbles under the slightest scrutiny

The Independent UK

Graham Linehan ‘dropped by his agent’ after attacking Doctor Who star David Tennant

‘Black Books’ writer criticised Tennant for wearing a t-shirt telling people to ‘leave trans kids alone’

The Independent UK

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Graham Linehan ‘dropped by his agent’ after attacking Doctor Who star David Tennant

‘Black Books’ writer criticised Tennant for wearing a t-shirt telling people to ‘leave trans kids alone’

The Independent UK

Graham Linehan ‘dropped by his agent’ after attacking Doctor Who star David Tennant

‘Black Books’ writer criticised Tennant for wearing a t-shirt telling people to ‘leave trans kids alone’

The Independent UK

Graham Linehan claims he was ‘dropped by his agent’ after attacking David Tennant

‘Black Books’ writer criticised Tennant for wearing a t-shirt telling people to ‘leave trans kids alone’

The Independent UK

Graham Linehan lauds Richard Ayoade and Jonathan Ross’s bravery in backing him

The writer said he hopes their support will encourage others to ‘say what they think’ surrounding the trans rights discussion.

The Independent UK

Richard Ayoade and Jonathan Ross endorse Graham Linehan memoir about being ‘cancelled’

Review quotes for TV writer’s forthcoming memoir have caused online debate

The Independent UK

Graham Linehan at Comedy Unleashed review: not a cohesive live set

It was only the eighth stand-up gig by the Father Ted co-creator and trans rights movement critic... and it showed

Evening Standard

Fringe gigs and media coverage 'harder for trans people to get', comic says

TRANS comedians have had less coverage in the media and struggled to book shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, it has been claimed ...

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Kate Forbes should 'reflect' on backing 'bully' Graham Linehan, Patrick Harvie says

KATE Forbes should “reflect” on her comments in support of anti-trans campaigner and comedian Graham Linehan, a Scottish Government minister has…

Evening Standard

OPINION - David Aaronovitch: Censorship to avoid causing offence is still just censorship

It’s tempting to see some culture wars-based arguments as petty, but any threat to freedom of speech is a real danger

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes backs Graham Linehan in row over Fringe show cancellation

KATE Forbes has backed anti-transgender comedian Graham Linehan following a row over a Fringe show cancellation.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a zeitgeist-capturer’: climate crisis and trans rights are talk of Edinburgh festival

Walkout by authors over fossil fuel links plus controversies about identity, racism and sexism are hot topics at politically charged event

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The Independent UK

Graham Linehan axed by second Fringe venue following accusations of transphobia

‘Father Ted’ writer is an outspoken critic of the trans rights movement

The National (Scotland)

Graham Linehan comedy show moved to outside Scottish Parliament

THE comedy Fringe show featuring TV writer Graham Linehan has finally settled on a venue: outside the Scottish Parliament.

The Guardian - UK

Graham Linehan show staged outside Scottish parliament after second venue cancels

Makeshift outdoor show held after two venues cancel booking of comedian known for his gender-critical beliefs

The Independent UK

Second venue axes Father Ted creator’s scheduled Fringe performance

Two venues have cancelled a show with Graham Linehan, although a third has been lined up for Thursday’s event.

The National (Scotland)

Second venue refuses to host Graham Linehan comedy show in Edinburgh

THE organisers of a previously cancelled comedy gig in Edinburgh have said that a second venue has also refused to host the show.

The National (Scotland)

BBC slammed for giving junior doctors pay deal 15 SECONDS on TV bulletin

THE BBC has come under fire for dedicating just 30 seconds across two bulletins to the news junior doctors accepted a record pay offer from the…

The Independent UK

Graham Linehan ‘considering legal action’ after Edinburgh show cancelled

‘Father Ted’ writer has been criticised for his repeated anti-trans comments

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