Tim Roth reveals he turned down huge role in Harry Potter
Tim Roth has revealed he turned down the role of Snape in the Harry Potter films because he was worried he would end up just being known for that part.
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Harry Potter and Pride And Prejudice among 100 books on BBC landmark list
The Harry Potter series and Bridget Jones’s Diary feature alongside classics such as Pride And Prejudice and Middlemarch in a new BBC list of 100 important English language novels.
Harry Potter illustrated edition to boost Bloomsbury after weaker first half
An illustrated Harry Potter book and chef Tom Kerridge’s upcoming new healthy lifestyle offering are among titles set to help keep publisher Bloomsbury on track after a weak start to 2019.
Rare first Harry Potter book to fetch up to £30,000 at auction
A rare edition of the first Harry Potter book is expected to fetch up to £30,000 at auction after it was kept in a briefcase for more than 20 years.
Rare Harry Potter book sells for huge amount at auction
A rare hardback Harry Potter book has fetched £27,500 at auction.
Harry Potter fans invited to bid for Hogwarts acceptance letter
Aspiring witches and wizards no longer have to wait for their ticket to Hogwarts to be delivered by owl as one of Harry Potter’s acceptance letters goes under the hammer.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling donates £15.3 million towards MS research
JK Rowling has donated £15.3 million to support research into the treatment of multiple sclerosis and similar conditions at a centre named after her late mother.
Stormzy and Ariana Grande among children’s bravery inspirations
Stormzy, Ariana Grande and Harry Potter are among children’s top examples of modern day bravery, a new study has said.
Victoria Beckham shares details of David’s magical surprise for daughter Harper
Victoria Beckham has revealed that husband David stayed up until after midnight building a Lego Hogwarts castle for eight-year-old daughter Harper.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling sparks fan speculation with cryptic tweet
JK Rowling sparked speculation another Harry Potter film was in the works after posting a cryptic tweet about the stage play follow-up to her hugely popular books.
Harry Potter fans descend on King’s Cross to mark return to Hogwarts
Hundreds of Harry Potter fans descended on King’s Cross station in London on Sunday to mark the first day back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Harry Potter stars Emma Watson and Tom Felton reunite for guitar lesson
Harry Potter stars Emma Watson and Tom Felton have reunited for a guitar lesson.
‘Nemo effect’ of animal buying surge caused by films ‘not supported by evidence’
Films like Finding Nemo, Harry Potter and Zootopia promote animal awareness, not harm, a new study suggests.
#HappyBirthdayHarryPotter: Emma Watson leads birthday tributes to JK Rowling
Emma Watson posted a throwback photo on social media today to celebrate author JK Rowling’s 54th birthday.
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite launches a day early
A new Harry Potter augmented reality game inspired by Pokemon Go has launched a day early, tasking fans with collecting magical virtual objects and engaging in battles with creatures.
Ex-library Harry Potter book predicted to sell for £30,000 at auction
A first edition Harry Potter book is set to sell for around £30,000 at auction, despite signs of wear and tear.
JK Rowling’s former personal assistant ordered to repay thousands to author
A former personal assistant of JK Rowling has been ordered to repay £18,734 to the Harry Potter author after ruling she obtained the money fraudulently.
Harry Potter books among items burned at Catholic parish in Poland
Priests at a Catholic parish in northern Poland have burned books, including the Harry Potter series, and other items that their owners said had evil forces.
Ralph Fiennes: I still feel delight at being cast in films
Ralph Fiennes has said he still feels “delight” at being asked to star in films.
Warwick Davis on ‘cherished’ memory of Alan Rickman and daughter on Potter set
Warwick Davis has told of a “cherished” memory involving Alan Rickman and his daughter years ago while filming one of the final Harry Potter films.
Giant Harry Potter wands to tour UK and Ireland for JK Rowling’s charity
Four towns and cities will be transformed when a collection of giant wands from the Wizarding World tour the UK and Ireland in aid of JK Rowling’s charity.
Harry Potter studio tour to expand to include Gringotts Wizarding Bank
Harry Potter fans visiting the Warner Bros studio tour in London will soon be able to see the original set of Gringotts Wizarding Bank.
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis has engraving from wife returned following plea
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis has thanked fans after his wallet was returned to him, days after putting out a plea on social media.
David Tennant launches new podcast with star guests
David Tennant is launching his own podcast and will welcome Oscar-nominated actress Olivia Colman as his first guest.
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis asks for return of metal engraving from wife
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis has asked for the return of an engraving from his wife after losing his wallet in East London.
Harry Potter and Wimpy Kid are top picks from Aberdeenshire’s libraries in 2018
The adventures of a boy wizard and a fantasy tale were the biggest draws at Aberdeenshire libraries last year, new figures show.
A really disgusting fact has been revealed about Hogwarts and fans are horrified
If your school had particularly disgusting bathrooms, think yourself lucky – at least you had toilets.
Rahul Mandal has fully embraced Christmas since moving to the UK
Rahul Mandal has fully embraced Christmas after 23 years living without the festive holiday.
Harry Potter star Rupert Grint in legal battle for £1m tax refund
Harry Potter film star Rupert Grint is challenging a ruling denying him a £1 million tax refund.
Tom Felton: I’ve never tried to distance myself from Draco Malfoy
Tom Felton has said he is “more than happy” to be known for playing the character Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series.