US voices fears over erosion of free speech in UK after detention of Father Ted writer

Comedy writer alleges he was detained ‘like a terrorist and locked in a cell like a criminal’

Comedy writer intercepted by five armed officers at Heathrow after flying in from Arizona

The Prime Minister’s claim that the UK protects freedom of expression looks increasingly ridiculous

We can only hope the comedy writer’s case might form the catalyst for a much-needed revision of this country’s laws

Police were accused of a 'totalitarian' clampdown on free speech after Father Ted writer Graham Linehan was arrested by armed officers over online comments about transgender…

Father Ted writer at first bemused but then needed hospital treatment after five armed police arrested him at airport over anti-trans tweets

Father Ted creator claimed he was arrested ‘like a terrorist’ at Heathrow Airport on Monday

Father Ted writer tells police ‘don’t cuff me for standing up for women’s rights’ after being detained by five officers

The Father Ted creator was detained by five armed officers as he returned to Britain from Arizona, and accused of 'inciting violence' in relation to three posts he had made on X.

The Reform leader warned that Americans - including tech moguls - could face arrest at Heathrow over online content disliked by British authorities in the wake of the arrest of…

US voices fears over erosion of free speech in UK after detention of Father Ted writer

The Father Ted co-creator, 57, ended up in hospital earlier this week when his blood pressure rocketed after he was detained by five armed officers at Heathrow .

The Irish comedy writer, was swooped on by armed police when he touched down at Heathrow Airport on Monday from Arizona, United States, and he was detained on suspicion of…