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J.K. Rowling previews Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibit in BBC Two doc teaser
BBC Two released a teaser trailer for their upcoming documentary special highlighting the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibit opening at the British Library this week in ties with this year's 20th anniversary celebration of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone. The special will air on Saturday, October 28th at 9pm GMT in the UK.
In it, J.K. Rowling gets a glimpse of some of the books featured in the exhibit, and even comments on the below. Fans in and around London can head to the library from this Friday through next year to check out the Harry Potter highlights.
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J.K. Rowling: I don't think everyone should believe in magic, but I'm not sure I would trust anyone who doesn't, in some way or another.
It’s 20 years since J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone first cast its spell on readers across the globe, thanks to the charm, warmth and imagination of its wizarding world. But Rowling’s fantastical creation wasn’t entirely make-believe…
To mark the 20th anniversary of her book, the BBC presents an enchanting new documentary, uncovering the real life traditions of magic at the heart of Harry Potter.
A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic.
J.K. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives (which will sit alongside treasures from the British Library, as well as original drafts and drawings from Jim Kay) talks about some of the personal items she has lent to the exhibition and gives new insight into her writing, looking at some of the objects from the exhibition that have fired her imagination.
Readings from famous fans playfully recreates some of the best-loved spells, potions and magical moments from the books, and, as we follow the process of the exhibition, we discover modern magic’s counterparts - from real life wandmakers to Quidditch enthusiasts.
Viewers will discover an unexpected relationship between magic, belief and science: from the Anglo-Saxon spells that cure MRSA to the so-called witches who pioneered contemporary medicine and the ancient stargazers who first mapped the wonders of the night sky.
On hand at the British Library's open on Thursday evening was the newest Harry Potter himself, Cursed Child star Jamie Parker:
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J.K. Rowling previews Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibit in BBC Two doc teaser 
