Graham Linehan objects 'in strongest terms' to RTÉ airing Father Ted in place of Eurovision

RTÉ using Father Ted as ‘tool of antisemitic harassment’, says Graham Linehan

Graham Linehan demanded the resignation of RTE’s director-general (Lucy North/PA)

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has said he objects “in the strongest possible terms” to the comedy being shown in place of Eurovision and accused broadcaster RTE of an “antisemitic” boycott.

RTÉ will show the sitcom’s Eurovision-themed episode A Song For Europe, where priests Ted and Dougal perform My Lovely Horse, as part of its boycott of the contest over Israel’s participation.