Cancelled Graham Linehan Says Comedy Should Always Question the ‘Prevailing Narrative’

Graham Linehan, who co-wrote ‘Father Ted,’ but has been cancelled for his views on trans rights, says comedy should question prevailing narrative.

Graham Linehan being interviewed by Lee Hall for NTD's "British Thought Leaders" on Oct. 24, 2023. NTD

Comedy should always question the “prevailing narrative,” says Graham Linehan, who has been ostracised from the comedy scene in recent years for his outspoken criticism of transgender ideology, which he sees as encroaching on women’s, children’s, and gay rights.

Speaking to NTD’s Lee Hall for the “British Thought Leaders” programme, Mr. Linehan said of comedy: “It should always question whatever the prevailing narrative happens to be, even if the prevailing narrative is positive. It should be providing a an ironic counterpoint to all of that. Because nothing created by humans is so perfect that it can’t be made fun of.”