Different Matters by Damien Grant

Graham Linehan on Different Matters

March 13, 2024 Damien Grant Season 2 Episode 5
Graham Linehan on Different Matters
Different Matters by Damien Grant
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Different Matters by Damien Grant
Graham Linehan on Different Matters
Mar 13, 2024 Season 2 Episode 5
Damien Grant

Graham Linehan is an Irish comedy writer and anti-transgender activist. He created or co-created the sitcoms Father Ted (1995–1998), Black Books (2000–2004) and The IT Crowd (2006–2013), and he has written for shows including Count Arthur Strong, Brass Eye and The Fast Show.

Early in his career, he partnered with the writer Arthur Mathews. Linehan has won five BAFTA awards, including Best Writer, Comedy, for The IT Crowd in 2014.

Tune in as controversial writer and podcast host, Damien Grant, interviews Graham to discuss his early career, as well as his more recent emersion in the trans-gender debate. 

For more information, or to get in touch, visit the Different Matters Website.

Show Notes

Graham Linehan is an Irish comedy writer and anti-transgender activist. He created or co-created the sitcoms Father Ted (1995–1998), Black Books (2000–2004) and The IT Crowd (2006–2013), and he has written for shows including Count Arthur Strong, Brass Eye and The Fast Show.

Early in his career, he partnered with the writer Arthur Mathews. Linehan has won five BAFTA awards, including Best Writer, Comedy, for The IT Crowd in 2014.

Tune in as controversial writer and podcast host, Damien Grant, interviews Graham to discuss his early career, as well as his more recent emersion in the trans-gender debate. 

For more information, or to get in touch, visit the Different Matters Website.