Actress Maxine Peake launches blistering attack on JK Rowling over her trans views as she says author has ‘no understanding’ and compares her to Mary Whitehouse

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Actress Maxine Peake strongly criticized JK Rowling during her interview on BBC Radio 4.

In a recent interview, the 51-year-old actress, who is now portraying Mary Whitehouse on stage at Nottingham Playhouse, drew a comparison between J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter author, and Mary Whitehouse, a moral campaigner active during the 60s and 70s, who was known for her crusade against permissiveness in society.

2017 saw Peake, who spearheaded a Labour Party General Election campaign broadcast, assert that J.K. Rowling, aged 59, exhibited a lack of comprehension on matters concerning trans and women’s rights, likening her to Reform leader Nigel Farage in the process.

As a dedicated follower, I wholeheartedly agree that there is a striking resemblance between the campaigning style of today and the ongoing culture wars. When asked about this by BBC’s Front Row, I confirmed this parallel, stating: ‘Indeed, in today’s world, it is impossible to ignore how prominent figures, similar to Mary, express their opinions on various topics, often without a deep understanding of the issues.’

As a devoted fan, I must express that it seems she lacks comprehension about certain issues. Allow me to put it plainly: regarding J.K. Rowling, recent events involving the trans community have stirred up much discussion, and there have been instances of unfortunate discourse.

Additionally, it seems we’re focusing on characters such as Nigel Farage, representing the conservative sector. These individuals possess an appealing allure and captivating personality traits.

Some folks seem confused, but they can be quite compelling with their potentially harmful beliefs, as I perceive it.

Presenter Samira Ahmed attempted to establish equilibrium by remarking, “On certain topics, there’s a great deal of passion on all sides regarding what’s right and what’s wrong.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’m thrilled to share that the beloved actress from Dinnerladies will grace the stage at the Nottingham Playhouse till the 27th of September, in Caroline Bird’s production titled The Last Stand Of Mrs Mary Whitehouse. Don’t miss out on this captivating performance!

In the throes of the ’60s, I transformed from an art instructor at Nuneaton into a relentless crusader, appalled by what I perceived as Britain’s moral rot. My tireless efforts to stem this decay earned me nationwide recognition, and for three decades, my Clean Up TV campaign made regular appearances on our television screens.

Peake’s criticism of J.K. Rowling arises following her high-profile endorsement of this year’s Supreme Court decision, which defined ‘woman’ under the Equality Act as a person biologically female.

Previously, she too spearheaded a rising tide of criticism in response to the arrest of Graham Linehan, the creator of Father Ted, who was taken into custody by five police officers carrying firearms, following three controversial posts about transgender individuals on Twitter.

The acclaimed Irish comedian, who faced professional setbacks due to his controversial stance on transgender issues, claims he was initially treated as if he were a suspect prior to a questioning by the police regarding three tweets he sent out in April.

Yesterday, approximately at 1 pm, a 57-year-old individual was taken into custody by the Metropolitan Police, suspected of encouraging violence through online posts regarding X.

In simpler terms, Elon Musk (CEO of Tesla and X) and J.K. Rowling expressed concern about Britain, using strong language such as “police state” and “totalitarianism.” Rowling’s statement, in response to a specific event, was, “What on earth has the UK turned into? This is reminiscent of totalitarian regimes. Absolutely appalling.

The supporter of traditional gender roles swiftly came to Linehan’s aid, only a few weeks following his claims that she didn’t support him when he faced cancellation due to opinions aligning with his own.

It’s not just Peake; other actors like David Tennant, who portrayed Barty Crouch Jr in the Harry Potter films, have also spoken out against Rowling previously this year.

At ComicCon, the moderator of a panel asked the Scottish actor if he’d be interested in portraying any roles in the forthcoming HBO television series.

His response, subtly alluded to his feud with writer Rowling, who is producing on the series.

He started by saying, ‘Indeed, they’re fascinating tales,’ and then added, ‘I believe I’ve already given all I could to these stories.’

He mentioned that there’s a senior producer who seems not to be fond of him on that particular show, which elicited enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.

The remarks were made following Rowling’s reaction to Tennant advising the Conservative party leader to be silent about his opinions on transgender matters, which she found controversial.

J.K. Rowling shared a BBC article describing Tennant and Badenoch’s public debate as a “disagreement,” contending that Tennant is often given leniency by the media due to his association with the “Transgender Group” being viewed as a revered community or “priesthood.

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2025-09-09 14:44