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Graham Linehan thanks Free Speech Union after police apology over arrest
Graham Linehan
The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer was arrested by the Met Police at Heathrow Airport, after flying in from Arizona in September, on suspicion of inciting violence over three posts he had made on X
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RTE's Eurovision filler plans are anti-Semitic harassment? Right Ted
Eurovision Song Contest
The only ethnic and religious grouping that Graham Linehan's Father Ted is capable of harassing is Irish Catholics
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Down with that sort of thing! What's better, Eurovision or Father Ted? Let the nation decide...
Eurovision Song Contest
RTE's Eurovision boycott has taken an unexpected twist that's the stuff of Fr Ted plots
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Graham Linehan says RTE's using Father Ted as ‘tool of antisemitic harassment’ amid Eurovision boycott
Father Ted
RTE will show the sitcom’s Eurovision-themed episode A Song For Europe instead of the Eurovision itself
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RTE to air Father Ted Eurovision episode in boycott of song contest
Eurovision Song Contest
Ireland joins Spain and Slovenia, where broadcasters are also boycotting the 70th iteration of the song competition in protest against Israel’s war in Gaza
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Graham Linehan 'proud' of damaging trans activist's phone, court hears
Graham Linehan
A court heart TV writer Graham Linehan was 'proud' after grabbing and damaging a trans activist's phone during a dispute outside a London conference.
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Late Late Show: Viewers praise Ardal O'Hanlon as Father Ted star shares heartfelt tribute to late dad
Late Late Show
The Father Ted star became emotional while discussing his father's passing and influence on his career
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Father Ted star dies suddenly aged 70 as poignant tributes paid
Father Ted
Father Ted, Emmerdale and Casualty actor Ben Keaton has died aged 70, with tributes paid to the much loved star remembered for his iconic role as Father Austin Purcell.
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'I finally watched Father Ted and noticed something about Ted and Dougal'
Father Ted
One viewer sat down to watch the classic Irish sitcom Father Ted for the first time and was struck by one curious detail
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‘I hear you’re an anti-Semite now, Father’ - The assault on Irish football, and on voices calling for a boycott of the Israel games, is only beginning
Republic of Ireland national football team
Fr Ted writer Graham Linehan served up a taste of what’s to come, with an attack on a community that must remain strong and united
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Graham Linehan trans row explained as Father Ted writer cleared of harassment
Graham Linehan
Graham Linehan denied harassing Sophia Brooks on social media and a charge of criminal damage of their mobile phone on October outside the Battle of Ideas conference in London
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Graham Linehan was trying to get trans activist to 'stop pushing camera in his face', court hears
Graham Linehan
The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks and damaging the phone outside a conference in Westminster on October 19 last year
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Father Ted icon unveiled in Netflix's first-look at Derry Girls creator's 'wild' new series
Derry Girls
Netflix has released the first look teaser for upcoming comedy-thriller How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, the new series from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee
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Graham Linehan told police he grabbed transgender activist’s phone in 'reflex response' to 'taunting'
Graham Linehan
A video played to the court appeared to show Linehan grabbing the complainant’s phone
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Father Ted creator Graham Linehan’s trans activist posts were 'oppressive', court told
Graham Linehan
The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday where he faces trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks
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Police 'between a rock and hard place' amid debate over Graham Linehan arrest
Graham Linehan
The head of the police force that arrested Father Ted creator Graham Linehan said his officers are in "an impossible position"
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Father Ted writer Graham Linehan's arrest could result in change to UK legislation
Graham Linehan
Mr Linehan, 57, said he had been detained by five armed officers at Heathrow Airport after flying in from the US, and was told he was under arrest over three posts on X
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Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan arrested in airport over 'joke' tweets
Graham Linehan
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan says he was arrested at Heathrow Airport and questioned over 'joke' tweets about trans people, claiming the stress left him in hospital.
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Tanaiste Simon Harris criticises 'Father Ted' comment from Alan Shatter on Israel settlements bill
Simon Harris
Ex-Fine Gael TD Mr Shatter has criticised the government’s draft laws to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian lands
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Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan charged with harassment and criminal damage
Graham Linehan
In a post on X on Saturday, Linehan claimed that the charge related to a complaint from a trans activist.
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Ardal O’Hanlon feared he 'wasn't going to make it' after swimming out to bring his kids back to shore
Ardal O'Hanlon
The Father Ted star said he "was never so scared in all my life"
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Classic episode of Father Ted hit with ‘content warning’ on popular streaming platform
Father Ted
Channel 4 have placed a warning label for guidance prior to the first episode of the iconic show’s third season, Are You Right There, Father Ted?
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The day Father Ted came to town
Father Ted
30 years legendary sitcom hit screens and kicked off a mini TV and film boom in one part of Dublin
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RTE Late Late Show viewers hail 'iconic' Pat Spillane after appearance on GAA special
Pat Spillane
The Kerry legend told of his love of the GAA, but also gave his view on the current state of Gaelic football
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