Chris O’Dowd argues that Graham Linehan’s views on trans people are ‘not peripheral’

Chris O’Dowd and Graham Linehan (Image: @chrisodowd/Instagram/Wikipedia Commons)

Bridesmaids actor Chris O’Dowd has spoken out about his relationship with controversial comedy writer Graham Linehan, saying that he believes his old colleague’s views on trans issues are “not peripheral”.

In a new interview with The Times, O’Dowd, who got his start in television in the Linehan-penned The IT Crowd, revealed he is still in touch with the writer.

“I haven’t seen him in a few years, I text him every now and again. I have people come up to me and tell me that I’ve changed their life because of this show that I was really a small part in. And so I always get in touch with him and let him know, ‘I just want you to know how much

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