Long reads 10 August 2011updated 17 Jan 2012 8:52am “My sympathies have always been with the bullied rather than the bully.“ Graham Linehan on comedy writing, politics and Twitter. By Helen Lewis When you think about the current state of TV comedy, do you feel optimistic or pessimistic? Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month Subscribe Content from our partners More than a landlord: A future of opportunity Spotlight Towards an NHS fit for the future Spotlight How drones can revolutionise UK public services Spotlight