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Backstabbed By The Entire Comedy Industry - Graham Linehan

Dec 20, 2023
Graham Linehan, writer and director of shows like Father Ted and The IT Crowd, discusses being cancelled by the comedy industry, the treatment of JK Rowling, cancel culture, limitations in British comedy, attacks on his reputation, challenges in the industry, and exploring mass movements and gender ideology.
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  • Standing up for women's rights and children's safety in the face of the trans ideology
  • Tactics used to stifle conversations about trans issues, such as avoiding debates and manipulating public perception

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The Importance of Standing Up for Women's Rights and Children's Safety

Graham Linehan discusses how he became involved in the fight against the trans ideology and the importance of standing up for women's rights and children's safety. He highlights the unfairness in women's sports when transgender individuals, especially those who haven't undergone surgery, participate, claiming they have a physical advantage. Graham expresses his disappointment in colleagues and friends who have distanced themselves from him and refused to defend him against cancel culture. He also mentions the impact on his career, including the cancellation of the Father Ted musical and financial struggles.

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