Graham George Linehan (/ ˈlɪnəhæn /; born May 1968 [1][2]) is an Irish comedy writer and anti-transgender activist.

Sep 2, 2025 · Graham Linehan, co-creator of British sitcoms “Father Ted” and “The IT Crowd,” says he was arrested for his posts criticizing transgender people.

Sep 2, 2025 · Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence in relation to his posts on X.

Sep 3, 2025 · The arrest of comedy writer Graham Linehan in Britain over social media posts about transgender people has sparked a debate about freedom of speech and its limits.

Sep 10, 2025 · Linehan, a comedian and vocal anti-transgender activist, was arrested last week at Heathrow Airport after a tweet he wrote led to accusations that he had incited violence …

Sep 2, 2025 · Linehan has created multiple British comedies but in recent years has been best known for his vehemently anti-trans rhetoric. On Thursday, he is due in court on a charge of …

Sep 2, 2025 · Linehan’s arrest prompted a backlash from various figures, including author JK Rowling and opposition politicians. Downing Street declined to comment directly on the arrest.

Sep 4, 2025 · Graham Linehan, the Irish co-creator of TV comedy show "Father Ted", went on trial in London on Thursday, accused by prosecutors of "relentlessly" posting abusive …

Sep 3, 2025 · Linehan denied that his posts were “a call to violence” against trans women and has been released on bail. He appeared at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court on …

Sep 2, 2025 · Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan said he was arrested at Heathrow airport over a series of posts about transgender people.