Archive · 4 Sep 2025
‘Father Ted’ Creator Graham Linehan on Trial in London Harassment Case
Graham Linehan, the writer behind the comedy 'Father Ted', is in court.
He's accused of being mean online to a trans woman, Sophia Brooks.
The charges are harassment and damaging her phone.
The case is in London, and the writer denies the charges.
He was arrested at Heathrow Airport earlier this week, related to a separate investigation concerning transgender issues.
Some people support him, while others find his actions upsetting.
The case is about online behavior and free speech.
Graham Linehan, co-creator of ‘Father Ted’, is on trial in London.
Linehan is charged with harassment and criminal damage.
The charges relate to online posts about a trans woman.
Linehan denies the charges.
The arrest at Heathrow has drawn attention from free speech advocates.
- Who
- Graham Linehan, co-creator of 'Father Ted'.
- What
- On trial for harassment and criminal damage related to online posts.
- When
- Thursday, in court; incident occurred in October.
- Where
- Westminster Magistrates’ Court, London.
- Why
- Linehan is accused of posting abusive comments online about a trans woman.
- Defendant
- Graham Linehan
- Charges
- Harassment and criminal damage
- Victim
- Sophia Brooks (trans woman)
- Location
- Westminster Magistrates’ Court, London
- Incident Date
- October (conference)
- Notable Work
- Co-creator of ‘Father Ted’ and ‘The IT Crowd’