Harry Potter
‘Discussion around trans identity is becoming J.K. Rowling’s new brand’

‘Discussion around trans identity is becoming J.K. Rowling’s new brand’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
14 Mar 2022
Quidditch to change name over trans row

Quidditch to change name over trans row
Alternatives include ‘quickball’, ‘quicker’, ‘quidstrike’ and ‘quadraball’
20 Dec 2021
Gust of wind makes woman pregnant

Gust of wind makes woman pregnant
And other stories from the stranger side of life
19 Feb 2021
Transgender row: is J.K. Rowling destroying her legacy?

Transgender row: is J.K. Rowling destroying her legacy?
Writers quit literary agency that represents Harry Potter author in protest against her controversial views
23 Jun 2020
Reaction: J.K. Rowling reveals sexual assault in trans essay

Reaction: J.K. Rowling reveals sexual assault in trans essay
Harry Potter author says experiences as a domestic abuse survivor influenced decision to speak out
11 Jun 2020
Why everyone’s talking about J.K. Rowling’s trans tweets

Why everyone’s talking about J.K. Rowling’s trans tweets
Harry Potter author facing online backlash over ‘anti-trans comments’
8 Jun 2020
Penguin poo sends scientists ‘completely cuckoo’ 

Penguin poo sends scientists ‘completely cuckoo’
And other stories from the stranger side of life
22 May 2020

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Serial toilet clogger jailed in the US

Serial toilet clogger jailed in the US
And other stories from the stranger side of life
2 Aug 2019
How to spot a rare and valuable Harry Potter book

How to spot a rare and valuable Harry Potter book
Original edition of J.K. Rowling’s first Potter book sells at auction for £28,500
1 Aug 2019
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite - what we know so far

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite - what we know so far
Magical new augmented reality mobile game is based on Pokemon Go
19 Jun 2019
Why Polish priests are burning Harry Potter

Why Polish priests are burning Harry Potter
Catholic evangelical group destroying books and other objects feared to contain ‘evil forces’
2 Apr 2019
Harry Potter: how to get tickets to see Gringotts Bank

Harry Potter: how to get tickets to see Gringotts Bank
Fans of the boy wizard can follow in his footsteps with a trip to the banking hall and Lestrange Vault
29 Jan 2019
The UK's favourite Christmas film revealed

The UK's favourite Christmas film revealed
Festive favourites Love Actually, Elf and Home Alone all miss out on the top spot in online survey of 7,000 people
19 Dec 2018
Top ten West End shows in London

Top ten West End shows in London
From new shows such as True West to classics Les Mis and The Lion King
1 Nov 2018
Fantastic Beasts: Rowling defends ‘racist’ Nagini casting

Fantastic Beasts: Rowling defends ‘racist’ Nagini casting
Fans criticise choice of South Korean actress to play Lord Voldemort’s pet snake
27 Sep 2018
Where was Harry Potter filmed? 

Where was Harry Potter filmed?
Ten locations where JK Rowling’s books were brought to life
19 Jul 2018
J.K. Rowling ‘happy’ with Johnny Depp casting

J.K. Rowling ‘happy’ with Johnny Depp casting
Harry Potter author faces backlash after defending casting of Depp, who was accused of domestic abuse last year
8 Dec 2017
The Balmoral's JK Rowling suite: A touch of magic

The Balmoral's JK Rowling suite: A touch of magic
The ultimate stay in Edinburgh for Harry Potter obsessives
16 Aug 2017
New Harry Potter books continue to weave the magic

New Harry Potter books continue to weave the magic
Twenty years on, the boy wizard is still popular enough to inspire an exhibtion
20 Jul 2017
Harry Potter plot holes that have never been solved

Harry Potter plot holes that have never been solved
Six unexplained questions that will change the way you look at the wizarding world
26 Jun 2017
Harry Potter movies, ranked from best to worst

Harry Potter movies, ranked from best to worst
Marking the boy wizard's 20th anniversary - from the spellbinding outings to the damp squibs
26 Jun 2017
JK Rowling works magic after Trump blocks Stephen King

JK Rowling works magic after Trump blocks Stephen King
Harry Potter author steps in after thriller writer becomes the latest to be #blockedbytrump
14 Jun 2017
Fantastic Beasts 2 opens casting call for teenage actors 

Fantastic Beasts 2 opens casting call for teenage actors
Warner Bros begins search for young Albus Dumbledore and Newt Scamander to star alongside Eddie Redmayne
7 Jun 2017
Harry Potter actor in intensive care after head-on collision

Harry Potter actor in intensive care after head-on collision
Comedian who played Tom the innkeeper is recovering in hospital after breaking neck, leg and 15 ribs
9 Mar 2017
JK Rowling vs Piers Morgan: Who's winning the online feud?

JK Rowling vs Piers Morgan: Who's winning the online feud?
Twitter spat moves to new level as TV presenter is tricked into criticising his own tribute to the Harry Potter author
15 Feb 2017
What is muggle quidditch? The not-so-magical worldwide sport

What is muggle quidditch? The not-so-magical worldwide sport
Twenty-three countries will battle it out in a real-life version of Harry Potter's favourite game
29 Jun 2016
Harry Potter quiz: How well do you know the boy wizard?

Harry Potter quiz: How well do you know the boy wizard?
Take The Week's quiz to see whether you're a mere muggle or a full-blown wizard
21 Jun 2016
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child thrills and shocks fans

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child thrills and shocks fans
Whoops and gasps as first preview of JK Rowling's stage play gets an 'ecstatic' response from audience
8 Jun 2016
Harry Potter actor 'spent earnings on drink, girls and cars'

Harry Potter actor 'spent earnings on drink, girls and cars'
Mother of Devon Murray, who played Seamus Finnegan, tells court his agent did not do enough to protect him
8 Apr 2016
Top ten heroes and villains of children's literature

Top ten heroes and villains of children's literature
Female characters dominate lists as literary lovers mark World Book Day
22 Feb 2016
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: how to get tickets

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: how to get tickets
Internet frenzy as fans complain of queues and profiteering; season extended to satisfy demand
29 Oct 2015
Harry Potter gets a new look in illustrated edition

Harry Potter gets a new look in illustrated edition
Jim Kay has re-imagined Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hagrid and Malfoy for the first illustrated Harry Potter
14 Jan 2015
Lego lady scientists

Lego lady scientists
As Lego launches a female scientists series, here are ten more key turning points in Lego history
5 Jun 2014