'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan wanted to 'destroy' anonymity of trans activist

'Father Ted' creator Graham Linehan wanted to 'destroy' anonymity of trans activist

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan arrives at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, London (Jonathan Brady / PA).

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 - 16:40
Jordan Reynolds and Sam Hall, PA

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan said he wanted to “destroy” the anonymity of an “abusive” trans activist, a court in England has heard.

The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks.

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