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Creator Graham Linehan Calls Ireland's Use of Father Ted in Eurovision Boycott over Israel 'Antisemitic'

Irish writer and Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan accused Ireland's public broadcaster RTÉ of engaging in antisemitism for planning to air an episode of his hit comedy show as part of its boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's presence in the competition. The po

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Creator Graham Linehan Calls Ireland's Use of Father Ted in Eurovision Boycott over Israel 'Antisemitic'Irish writer and Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan accused Ireland's public broadcaster RTÉ of engaging in antisemitism for planning to air an episode of his hit comedy show as part of its boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's presence in the competition. The po
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