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Harry Potter fans gather at bookshops across the country for the release of latest instalment in the series. New Harry Potter script enchants fans

JK Rowling: I did say 'never say never' for Harry Potter

As the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play premieres in London, the BBC grabbed a quick word with author JK Rowling. JK Rowling: I did say 'never say never' for Harry Potter

Highlights of David Bowie Proms tribute

With Neil Hannon, Amanda Palmer, John Cale, Marc Almond, Paul Buchanan, Anna Calvi and the musicians' collective s t a r g a z e conducted by André de Ridder. Highlights of David Bowie Proms tribute

William Eggleston exhibition at National Portrait Gallery

A retrospective of work by William Eggleston, often referred to as the father of colour photography, is being held in London. William Eggleston exhibition at National Portrait Gallery

Mrs Mangel co-star: 'She got hate for Neighbours role'

Mark Little pays tribute to Vivean Gray, who played his mother Mrs Mangel in Neighbours. Mrs Mangel co-star: 'She got hate for Neighbours role'

The masters taking Shaolin on tour

China's ancient Shaolin temple is famous for its Kung Fu monks, but it's also big business. The masters taking Shaolin on tour

Is this painting of Queen Elizabeth really worth £10.3m?

Christine Riding defends the public purchase of the Armada portrait Is this painting of Queen Elizabeth really worth £10.3m?

David Bowie Prom in London 'gives his music a twist'

Musicians will take to the stage of London's Royal Albert Hall on Friday to honour the life and work of David Bowie, who died six months ago from cancer. David Bowie Prom in London 'gives his music a twist'

The artist who sketches victims of war

Artist George Butler documents the lives of those displaced by conflict across the world. The artist who sketches victims of war

Talking Movies on the female filmmakers of the past

Talking Movies' Tom Brook takes a look back at the female filmmakers who dominated early cinema. Talking Movies on the female filmmakers of the past

Beatrix Potter's lakeside legacy

The BBC's Colin Paterson takes a look at how Beatrix Potter has created a multi-million pound tourist industry. Beatrix Potter's lakeside legacy

Beatrix Potter birthday celebrated with Peter Rabbit play

Where is Peter Rabbit? is a new play which uses puppets to tell Beatrix Potter's tales. Beatrix Potter birthday celebrated with Peter Rabbit play

Oil paintings by Winston Churchill could fetch £800,000

Oil paintings by Sir Winston Churchill are expected to fetch up to £800,000 at auction. Oil paintings by Winston Churchill could fetch £800,000