Second venue axes Father Ted creator Graham Linehan’s scheduled Fringe performance

Graham Linehan said he would consider suing Leith Arches for cancelling his gig. Picture:Kirsty O’Connor/PA

A second venue has cancelled a scheduled stand-up comedy performance at the Edinburgh Fringe by Father Ted writer Graham Linehan.

Organisers Comedy Unleashed have vowed to hold their show at a third venue, with the details being kept firmly under wraps until Thursday night’s show starts.