Graham Linehan - Tough Crowd

[@veroniquehoflack4910]

We love you Graham. You have been making us laugh for decades and I am extremely grateful for that. I wish you all the best and I will continue to follow you on KZbin. I will also buy your book. Love from France. Hope I will meet you one day.

[@Threemore650]

A national treasure wounded by spiteful nobodies. Bless him. I’m buying that book.

[@ElvarMasson]

Only national?

[@ienekevanhouten4559]

It is so good to see you being loved and applauded. Thank you for everything you have done to support women and reality.

[@semiskimmedbeats]

loved and applauded by about 40 fucking weirdos 😂

[@fullbodyscab]

Fucking A. Me and my daughters thank him

[@jefferyjones8399]

How is he supporting women?

[@guylambertuk]

Does that include the time he pretended to be a trans woman to infiltrate a dating App for women?

[@preffypreference7416]

@@jefferyjones8399stopping them from falling over …

[@Natedawg38]

Theyre coming from GDANSK to see his stand-up!!

[@hangingaround2954]

I wish nothing but good things for this lovely man. Hope he makes a ton of money from his book and is rightly applauded for his support for women. Love you Graham.

[@C220566]

The pride bit at the end was very good.

[@calibrax]

One of the greatest ever comedy writers. Support him 100%!

[@razzlebazzle420]

Calm down

[@Mono808]

Father Ted, IT Crowd yeah they're greatest comedies 100%. And 100% respect to him!

[@ShallowDepression]

​@@razzlebazzle420Sounds like an order to me.

[@ElvarMasson]

​@@Mono808 Did he not also co-write "Black Books"?

[@MarciaMatthews]

Graham got his sense of humor back, and is working on a new project. His book is a best-seller. Well-deserved!

[@modelcitizen9279]

I expect there are many people who love his work and don't realise how persecuted he is now just for having an opinion!

[@pinball8701]

I bought his book Tough Crowd. I support Linehan against fascism.

[@kevinwhelan9607]

Nice one, mate.

[@Optropicraft]

"Got his sense of humor back" are you implying that this is somehow funnier than Father Ted?

[@DemocracyCountsx]

Linehan can stop playing the poor me victim card then?

[@greigallan5845]

Graham's brilliant. He gave us two of the best sitcoms in Father Ted and IT Crowd. Will definitely buy the book at John & Mary's.

[@danielmillward9947]

Don't forget all the early Alan partridge with armondo ianucci

[@ashmsv]

Book has been ordered and should be arriving soon. Thank you, Graham, you absolute warrior legend.

[@shedboy18]

This guy is a genius and should be on tv 24/7. So talented. Lucky man.

[@sratus]

I think 24/7 might be a stretch.

[@jefferyjones8399]

I don't see any talent.

[@Edie3366]

Just reading the episode titles of "The IT Crowd" makes me happy. He *is* a genius.

[@mister8765]

Love you mate!! Thankyou for standing up for real women

[@Susanveg]

Graham is a brilliant comedian ❤and the way he was treated was obscene. Keep laughing 😃

[@gordonmilne4323]

A free and democratic society should not treat anyone the way he's been treated for having a healthy opinion. He's a true legend!

[@judypassmore5478]

'Down with this sort of thing'... 🙃

[@retrodanitsch]

Careful now!

[@empower.1982]

"I hear your a racist now father "😅 according to the ADL

[@securityrobot]

I don't care so long as I can have a go at the Greeks! They're the ones who invented gayness!

[@yvonnesanders4308]

😂

[@curbyourshi1056]

One of the very greatest comedy scenes ever. The set up with the random Chinese family was exceptional.

[@jaynehenderson5240]

What does that even mean, bad speller with bad grammar?

[@curbyourshi1056]

@@jaynehenderson5240 Watch Father Ted.

[@jamesscottvideos]

Was the SS a reference to the Canadian House of Commons?

[@ufo-intruders1208]

Fab thank you!

[@garyphisher7375]

2023 when one of the best TV comedy writers of all time, can't get hired by any broadcaster - because he believes in protecting women and children!

[@Right_Direction_]

Absolutely nuts isn't it.

[@MsDormy]

God bless Graham.

[@cb465]

That pretty much crystalizes the current situation with society. Someone who makes sane comments that 10 years ago would not even have needed to be said, gets his career flushed away.

[@valeriekeefe8898]

Nice frame that erases a whole lot of cisfeminine rapists. It's more that it's because he's an axe-grinding closet case who doesn't realize that The Speech is still one of the most transfeminist pieces of television in human history. It's a brilliant metawork on internalized transmisogyny right down to the author's own thought process while writing it.

[@valeriekeefe8898]

The most-frequent murderer of a toddler is their female-assigned parent and there's a litany of stories about male-assigned kids being murdered for acting 'gay' or 'girly'. Tell me more about protecting women and children. "Buy the premise, buy the bit." - Aaron Sorkin

[@carlhartwell7978]

Noice! You were an enemy when you 'attacked' Dankula, but you very graciously apologised, and he accepted and so did I. I've always loved FT, the IT Crowd and Black Books. Good luck my man and your new book is definitely on my radar!

[@hugohackenbush3524]

It's a real joy to see you on the stage Graham. Last time you saw me on the stage was in 1997 at the Halfpenny Bridge Inn, Dublin. You told me, “Not too shit for a fucking cockney.” Anyhoo, glad you're on the mend finally. Please do take care of yourself. With much love and good wishes for you and your family.

[@shelleyscloud3651]

Wish I could’ve been there to give him a standing ovation too! Brilliant to see things coming back together for him and getting the recognition he deserves. Now, how do we get Father Ted the musical funded?

[@ChargerrentalCoandammo]

Doesn't matter about funding Hat Trick owns the rights

[@shelleyscloud3651]

@@ChargerrentalCoandammo yea I suspected that was the case. B&stards. Still, I’m sure there’s other ideas he has.

[@sharktenko267]

he deserves nothing.

[@rucker69]

​@@sharktenko267Cope

[@sleepyjessie]

@@shelleyscloud3651 yes, I'll bet he's definitely got some really good ideas lined up, can't wait to see them. My favourite most recently was spending Christmas day harassing trans people online instead of with his family. Hilarious stuff

[@colinpaulturner]

A true comic genius and man of altruism, compassion and integrity. Kudos, Glinner. We support you.

[@Grissbane]

Props to him to coming back to his roots and apologizing to Dankula. Keep on truckin linehan

[@PoliticalRegality]

Dankula accepted it like a true gentleman. That was a good thing.

[@thecatsarse6542]

Who is Dankula?And what happened?

[@testnameone806]

Dankula, the unhandsome Scottish ex bouncer found guilty of gross offence for teaching his girlfriend's ( now wife) pug to perform a nazi salute as a private joke to wind her up as he thought it was the 'most disgusting thing he could make the cute dog do' which was explained at the start of the video, which he posted to his KZbin channel that had only 17 subscribers at the time. No one complained, Scottish police approached Jewish organisations to ask if they were offended, when some said yes they pressed charges and eventually Dankula was found guilty and fined. At the time a few comedians protested that a joke should be punishable by law ( notable David Banddiel, Ricky Gervase & Shaparak Khorsandi ) however a shamefully most other comedians remained silent, and worse 'woke' Graham in what was probably a knee jerk reaction basically labelled Dankula a fascist who deserved it. Subsequently Graham learnt a bit more about the context and got on a stream to apologize to Dankula face to face. Full kudos to Graham for addressing his mistake publicly.

[@bonjovi1612]

Thanks for the explanation I didnt know that.

[@PoliticalRegality]

@@testnameone806 Dankula-a nice guy attacked by the government, that is how I put it. He likes to joke!

[@sanfordcurtis8242]

I’ve binged watched The IT Crowd for the first time in years and it’s still funny 😂

[@sheilaroderick9123]

Can't think how I missed it first time round. It's timeless comedy. Brilliant.

[@sanfordcurtis8242]

@@sheilaroderick9123 The Work Outing is still my favourite episode

[@nixonagnewreviews7206]

The trans episode is like 10x funnier now haha

[@HighAttitude72]

I remember this guy as the co-creator and star in Father Ted. R.I.P. Dermot Morgan! One of my favourite sketches was from the episode, "Flight Into Terror". While the Priests were all doomed, the Priest sat next to Graham Linehan's character, tells him that he loves him, and he's always loved him. After the plane is finally saved, the camera goes back to the 2 priests, and the awkwardness on their faces is cringe-worthily hilarious! ☘🇮🇪 🤣

[@spunkymonkeySK]

I don't often get a warm feeling inside these days, but Glinners redemption arc is a glorious thing

[@DavidHeffron78]

redemption?

[@flower_girl4983]

Lol

[@robanderson473]

That was great and for a second there, I was thinking the title of Graham's book would either be 'Gobshite' or 'Arse Biscuits' but that's what one would expect from a huge Father Ted fan! None the less, I'll be purchasing it all the same.

[@LoveratLoves]

arse biscuits loooooolololol FEKKIN BIRDS

[@marianshiels6247]

I still like "And Now For the Liars" (I'm another huge Fr Ted fan)

[@trublgrl]

It should have been the F word... The baaad F word.

[@johnbuoy1401]

@@marianshiels6247love this comment

[@glenmoore6655]

His shows are genius,watch them whenever I need a laugh . Thank you Mr Linehan.

[@sirdigbyminge1639]

Down with this sort of thing. ✌️

[@fenellamaddison6501]

The love for you in that room was massive. Remember that in your bleak moments. Thank you Graham.

[@johnfromleeds]

Brest of wishes Graham. Book bought. You'll be remembered as a unique person who stood out from the crowd when it mattered.

[@anthonyreed480]

From the guy who brought us Black Books and the IT Crowd. He could say just about anything and I'd applaud.

[@greatestgoals2617]

Father ted was the first and the crowning glory

[@francisboyle1739]

Up with this sort of thing!

[@annreilly2680]

Love Graham's humour! Your work helped get me through a very difficult time in my life. Carry on with the Stand Up. We're listening. And laughing. I'm waiting for your book to be available in Ireland. The 12th October so I'm told.

[@ashleyhoward8926]

Laugh? I almost started.

[@henrikibsen6258]

I'd like to buy a book please.

[@9Neen-q1u]

👏

[@Paratus7]

Two fingers to the bigoted SNP.

[@anthonyreed480]

I genuinely think "C**ts" would have been the perfect title for the book lol.

[@cabbage681]

One of the best writers ever and a pretty good stand up, I may have to buy the book👍 thank CU

[@DavidHeffron78]

He's done less than 10 gigs. He's pretty rough.

[@sratus]

'pretty good' - damned with faint praise

[@ienekevanhouten4559]

I am watching this right after listening to his book, and the applause brings happy tears to my eyes.

[@justinkeane193]

I'm down with this sort of thing.

[@aurun1015]

Welcome Graham, I even applauded from my home to see you on here. It's horrific what you've been made to go through, know that there are many people who are on your side

[@pyerswalsh5195]

Buy the book. Well done Graham. You are a great man, courageous and very talented and funny.

[@pinball8701]

Is there a cut at 9:58? Oh dear, KZbin :-( Tough crowd indeed. Comedy Leashed by KZbin :-(

[@robg1151]

How cool to see Graham one of the best comedy writers there is try stand up. You can see he is a total novice to it but still hits beats and is really enjoying when his jokes lands. When this guy gets comfortable on stage we are all in for a chefs kiss of laughs.

[@aaronbarlow4376]

Thank you for the IT Crowd Graham, I would love a new series,

[@MANBYTHEWIRELESS]

Absolutely mortifying. Ignoring the guys politics this is just a dire attempt at stand up. You’ve got to be in the ultimate echo chamber to come out with material like this and not face absolute silence. Barely thought about jokes delivered stiltedly. Like a high school talent show.

[@MANBYTHEWIRELESS]

Comedy unleashed is like comedy easy mode. It’s not even about pandering to a crowd. You give yourself an audience that believes that by laughing at your jokes they’re being rebellious. You could say anything and smile afterwards and they’d be fully on board. There’s a reason so few of these comics are successful or liked outside of this circle. Hell their most recent short is Norcott, the only successful one, basically saying the same thing.

[@robpaton1707]

I laughed. It was entertaining. I think his comedy series are some of the best comedy writing in history - akin to Blackadder. People who don't like his stance are frankly the least humourous people that exist. It's quite obvious reading some of the bitterness here.

[@nazz0007]

​@@robpaton1707that doesn't make him a good stand up comedian, being able to craft jokes, go solo, rather than write a series every few years with a team of writers.

[@ayeright320]

The crowd don't agree with you

[@nazz0007]

​@@ayeright320the crowd look pretty grim. Not exactly the barometer for cutting edge humour by a 'comedian' without any jokes 😂

[@Dudeman162]

🔥🔥🔥THIS MAN IS SO BRAVE🔥🔥🔥 💯💯HE REFUSES TO TELL ANY FUNNY JOKES🔥🔥🔥

[@BoojayDeeth]

It's the Cheltenham Literature Festival next week. Any chance of a "fringe" festival book launch?

[@Natedawg38]

Hes actually not a bad standup

[@milobell5525]

Just had the book delivered to my hot, sticky hands (you don't want to know) and am about to settle down and enjoy it. All the best Mr Linehan.

[@mucy2807]

Wow can’t wait ❤

[@MrSulzerboy]

What a legend, a top bloke.

[@rossdiggle]

Should have gone with the book title of "So I hear you're a racist now."

[@jackonorey4846]

down with this sort of thing. Careful now.

[@floorskins1108]

GO ON , GO ON , GO ON GRAHAM,GO ON,GO ON ,GO ON, THERES A NICE CUP O TEA N A SANDWITCH LATER .

[@carlhartwell7978]

Oh...G'waaaaan, one teeny tiny bite. G'waaaaaan! Mrs Doyle has to be one of the funniest sitcom characters of all time, because of the performance by Pauline and the writing by Linehhan and Mathews. Just hysterical, absurdly hysterical!

[@floorskins1108]

@@carlhartwell7978 THEY CALLED HIM AH ,MISS OGA MIST,,,, CAREFUL NOW,,,DOWN WIDD THAT SORT O TING ,,,,,,,,

[@MsMounen]

Would the little fellow like some sheep tea? My favourite line.

[@floorskins1108]

@@MsMounen BIGGER,CLOSER,,,,SMALLER FURTHER AWAY,,,,,,,, NO BULL,,,,,,

[@MsMounen]

@@floorskins1108 "He's lost the trust of his sheep!"

[@danceswithgoths]

Great stuff from Glinner. What a bloody legend. #FreeFatherTed

[@mwellh113]

Free Father Ted!

[@vincentdaly4021]

That was very funny, especially his monologue about walking into pride in soho. He should do more of that for sure. I laughed out loud and i wasn't expecting to. Well done Graham 👏 😃👍

[@mogx2586]

Glinner has been on a hard road. Firstly rejecting others freedom of speech - to then being on the business end of rejection by your peers despite being at the top of your game - to then losing your wife and career be ause of views he has stood by - apologising to those he didnt agree with before - to here. Immensely talented and funny guy - you know its real humour because it transcends generations. Would love to see you at the Leeds night Graham.

[@m.c.7999]

So happy about this!

[@dalriadaskillen]

This man is a comedy hero and a hero for humanity.

[@oneworldfamily]

Great crowd 😄 Love the rapport. GL's a good fella isn't he! I'm buying his book.

[@stellafalconer6715]

Graham, you have a special place in my TERF-y heart. Thanks for standing up for women, and I’m looking forward to reading your book. ❤

[@guylambertuk]

What about the women he calls “handmaidens” because they don’t agree with him?

[@Garbageman28]

@@guylambertuk Or the none transphobic rape victims he tells to fuck off.

[@hazelnut975]

@@guylambertuk what about them?? He accepts people have different opinions. Sadly it’s the humourless ones who voice theirs loudest.

[@Henry-fo3ed]

What a brave soul. He refused to tell a single joke in a comedy club 🫡

[@jaynehenderson5240]

He was thoroughly delightful! I don't care how many "jokes" he told.

[@TerryWaitesRadiator]

​@@jaynehenderson5240you don't care how many jokes a standup comedian told?

[@Problembeing]

He wrote Black Books, Father Ted and the IT Crowd...You?

[@rucker69]

Clearly you didn't watch any of it.

[@100twistthethird7]

​@@Problembeingreally proud of him for writing great shows 20 years ago... what about now though?

[@timbpmusic]

Wow this is what an echo chamber feels like!

[@jamesharoldbardwell2182]

As much i want to disagree with you.... I can't.. And that's the result of objective observation.. Not taking either side.

[@Ftanftangfnarrr]

Exactly. And it's called "tough crowd"!

[@wulfshead]

What an absolute legend

[@phantom_not_chopper]

Justin stands proud with Z.I.E.G.H.E.I.L+ community

[@DarkAngel2512]

Think the SS at the end of the acronym covers that

[@kevfullo]

Down with that sort of thing

[@cordyone]

Pre-ordered book on Amazon, cant wait to read!

[@TerryWaitesRadiator]

All politics aside that set was as funny as a cancer diagnosis.

[@JessicaAdamsAstrologer]

The book is fantastic. Not just about "Women losing their words, spaces and sports" as Graham writes. It's also about the writing of the Father Ted scripts and casting Ardal O'Hanlon and so many scoops...I can't wait for the book to become a TV series. If you get an Amazon voucher for Christmas...wow, don't hesitate.

[@gerhard7323]

This takes balls of steel. Well done, Graham.

[@HerbertDuckshort]

….that would be an ecumenical matter.

[@Notsram77]

I was surprised to discover that Graham has apparently never touched a mic stand before XD

[@Terry.W]

Good to see and hear proper comedy at last..

[@marksmith7789]

Sir you are a legend, you speak the truth and make people laugh at the same time. A victim of odious cancel culture, it's so bad he has had to go to the US to make a telly show. Seriously what has happened to the Fringe? The Fringe itself is now the joke, the people who did this to Graham make me vomit.

[@garethpegg4]

Good stuff Graham - bought the book now too!

[@alexbloodfire]

Looking forward to seeing this!

[@r.c.3614]

This man has almost single handedly saved free speech. ❤

[@tomfrench7146]

😂😂😂

[@ShermanistDruid]

Let me introduce Count Dankula...

[@ruthcookeinthetradition]

This guy getting cancelled has ignited my interest in comedy and its function bigtime! Carry on carrying on mate!

[@wolfhugs2221]

Love this man. Such a gifted writer and grateful for his support for those who Tell Everyone Real Facts.

[@jefferyjones8399]

Tell Everyone Real Facts, aye?

[@catherineHammond10]

Great work Graham. I was clapping from home.

[@bernardkavanagh3528]

Brilliant well done Graham you're still a genius they can't reverse Fr. Ted or the IT crowd funnier than ever. My kids love both and we are forever quoting lines from them, ours is a very happy household.

[@AllOuttaBubblegum123]

Down! With this sort of thing.

[@minniethegeek1500]

Small... Far Away, Go on, go on, go on... etc 😂 Still quoted often in my house!

[@moelview]

What a fantastic guy! Keep smiling and feck the woke zombies! Looking forward to reading the book!

[@sterrenmaid]

WOKE ZOMBIES LMFAO

[@JvSalinger]

Graham? Are you John's brother? I think we watched the 94 World Cup Ireland vs Italy match together! Or not...

[@yolandajones4990]

I believe he has mentioned a brother called John in his book.

[@drpag666]

I'll buy your book sir. Just to support you in the face of this aggressive nonsense.

[@yolandajones4990]

I just want to give him a great big hug and tell him everything is going to be ok. Always loved the guy.

[@Boffoboffo]

Well done you’re so cool x

[@jennybaboolal4777]

Preordered two! One for me and ine a great prezzie for a friend.

[@robmorris4056]

Is Count Arthur Strong finished or is it ever coming back.

[@slappamathagh]

Graham Linehan is one of the bravest, most decent, most courageous and most honourable men we have. To still be standing up for the rights of women and children after all that the nasties have thrown at him, is an example to everyone of how principles cannot be sacrificed, not if you want to be able to look at yourself in the mirror and not feel shame. He and those who think and speak like him will before too much longer be proven to be on the right side of history and the right side of humanity. Those on the wrong side are inhuman, gutless anti-scientific cowards.

[@jonmartin_again]

Truly, it’s a wonder he isn’t a saint… never mind the work of the emergency services - this man is a true hero. One day statues will be erected to his valiant efforts … on Twitter.

[@Problembeing]

Well done, Glinner! 🙌

[@rettahbful]

I just preordered your book. ❤️thanks for being a voice.

[@rwlynch3468]

Glinner looking well and upbeat these days. Brilliant to see.

[@BoojayDeeth]

I hope the book does well. I don't foresee a stellar stand up career. Glinner is one of the great comedy writers of all time. What the business did to him is unforgivable.

[@phantom_not_chopper]

Down with this sort of thing, careful now

[@rogerflack415]

I'll be buying it. Probably our finest comedy writer - badly miss his work on TV. Haven't seen something that made me laugh on mainstream telly for years.

[@stormbringer_7774]

Feck!🤪🙌☘️

[@FergalByrne]

Preordered the buke big man, best of luck with it. Keep up the holy work, you’ll be Gudd!

[@secretsauce202]

Father ted and I.T crowd are both brilliant

[@FergusWalsh-dz7mq]

Just as Solzhenitsyn was partly responsible for the end of communism in Russia this man also helped with the demise of Catholicism in Ireland. Kudos for that I think you will agree.

[@acdcfan014]

KZbin commenters really be saying anything these days huh

[@FergusWalsh-dz7mq]

@@acdcfan014 YOU prove your own point do you not.