**Drama at Heathrow! Father Ted Creator Graham Linehan Arrested Over Tweets**
Graham Linehan, the mind behind classic comedies like Father Ted, The IT Crowd, and Black Books, found himself in unexpected hot water upon landing at Heathrow Airport. Linehan, who arrived from Arizona, was greeted by not one, not two, but five armed police officers ready to take him into custody over tweets he posted about trans people.
In a candid email to his followers, Linehan described the surreal experience: “I just got arrested again,” he wrote. “The state rolled out five armed officers to arrest a comedy writer for tweets.” He even found humour in the situation, quipping at officers, “Don’t tell me! You’ve been sent by trans activists.”
Linehan was whisked off to a nearby police station, relieved of his belongings, and placed in a cell. Despite the seriousness of the situation, the comedic writer noted the bizarre comfort of dozing off in a cramped cell after his long flight. The gravity of the situation soon hit, as he detailed his exchanges with police over what he claims were misunderstood tweets.
Things took a worrying turn when Linehan’s blood pressure spiked, prompting a quick trip to A&E. “The stress of being arrested for jokes was literally threatening my life!” he exclaimed. Doctors pointed to stress, jet lag, and immobility as culprits for his health scare.
Linehan remains out on bail until October and is prohibited from posting on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) as part of his conditions. This ordeal is separate from his upcoming trial on charges of harassment and criminal damage towards a transgender woman. Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding story!