Home
The Essay

Page

The Essay

Summary
How to listen
Seasons
News & features

The Essay

Save

Arts and culture

Summary

Arts programme considering the philosophy, culture and nature of the world

Ad

How to listen

Loading

Seasons

Latest season

Season 2

Season 1

News & features about The Essay

Harry Potter legend Warwick Davis responds to controversy around JK Rowling’s views ahead of new TV series adaptation

Davis is reprising his role as Professor Flitwick in the HBO series.
Harry Potter TV series star speaks out on JK Rowling's views: "I strongly disagree"

"I think that the trans community deserve safety and dignity and respect and total acceptance."

Ad
Harry Potter TV series star Johnny Flynn reveals why he took Lucius Malfoy role and how he differs to Jason Isaacs

“I came into it from the perspective of being a fan."
Harry Potter TV series confirms Superman star Nicholas Hoult for Gilderoy Lockhart role in season 2

Filming on season 2 is set to take place this autumn.
Harry Potter TV series tipped to face delays in season 2 production amid claims of behind-the-scenes issues

It reportedly hasn't been smooth sailing for season 2.
Harry Potter TV series unveils unsettling first look at Professor Quirrell in new trailer

The return to Hogwarts is imminent.
Harry Potter fans warned not to travel to King’s Cross for annual celebration – new location revealed

Fans will be able to celebrate the tradition at Old Billingsgate in London this year...

Ad
ITV confirms status as new free-to-air home of Harry Potter movies and spin-off films in new Warner Bros deal

All eight films in the main series plus the three Fantastic Beasts films are now streaming on ITVX.
Harry Potter TV series confirms Slow Horses star as Dobby – as Tom Riddle and new Ginny Weasley cast

The season 2 cast is taking shape.
Harry Potter legend reveals experience reprising classic film role for new TV series

Warwick Davis is returning to the role of Professor Filius Flitwick.
Harry Potter series casts key characters – with family connection to original films

Meet the new Arthur Weasley, Moaning Myrtle and Colin Creevey.
Harry Potter TV series casting beloved character ahead of Chamber of Secrets episodes

Colin Creevey is on his way.
BBC announces two-part JK Rowling documentary with "rare archive" of Harry Potter author

The two-part series arrives ahead of the 30th anniversary of the first Harry Potter book.
Harry Potter TV series recasts Gilderoy Lockhart with Game of Thrones favourite Kit Harington

The Jon Snow star takes over a role he has previously played once before.
Harry Potter season 2 gets fresh update from HBO boss following TV series' record-breaking trailer

"It’s not going to be an annual; the show is too big and too massive."
British comedy legend cast in Harry Potter TV series as beloved character previously cut from films

Peeves will be back in the halls of Hogwarts where he should be.
Harry Potter franchise announces new companion series ahead of TV show launch this Christmas

The new podcast series will revisit all eight films.
HBO’s Harry Potter TV series cinematographer calls shooting schedule "brutal"

"You have to shoot really fast, and the faster you go, the more you compromise quality."
Harry Potter TV series unveils first look – with trailer coming very soon

The new adaptation will be released in 2027.
Harry Potter TV series has release window confirmed by HBO boss - and it's sooner than you might expect

The boy wizard is returning to screens in 2027.
Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard on Strictly editing out 'Protect the Dolls' T-shirt: "Shouldn't be something we need to debate"

"We're often having debates about queerness or transness without these people in the room."
Cillian Murphy finally speaks out on those Voldemort casting rumours for Harry Potter TV series

"I’m categorically not. Can you make that the headline?"
Harry Potter TV series star drops out of beloved role ahead of second season filming

Ginny Weasley will be played by a new actor in season 2.
Bill Nighy transforms into key Harry Potter character in new clip from audiobook adaptations

Nighy takes on a new role, having previously played Rufus Scrimgeour in 2010 film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.

See more about The Essay

Ad

Ad

Ad