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Gary Oldman has enjoyed a long and glittering acting career.

Five must-watch Gary Oldman films and where to stream them

Rumoured stars who could be cast for Harry Potter television reboot

Michael Gambon was never short of something to say.

13 funny and interesting quotes from Sir Michael Gambon

Sir Michael Gambon has died aged 82, his family has confirmed. (Credit: Getty Images)

Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

The box office went pink for Barbie for this year.

Here are the 10 highest grossing films of all time in the UK

These are the top ten coolest brands as rated by UK youngsters

Robbie Coltrane died last October and fans of the Scottish actor worldwide mourned the loss of this incredible talent. Here are 12 quotes from Mr Coltrane in his honour.

Robbie Coltrane: 12 Quotes in memory of the Scottish actor of Hagrid

A rare first edition 1996 Bloomsbury publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone purchased from a library for pennies is set to fetch up to £5,000 at auction.

Harry Potter book bought for 30p turns out to be worth £5,000

Lego unveil Hocus Pocus Sanderson sister’s cottage

Lego unveil Hocus Pocus Sanderson sister’s cottage

You'll soon be able to watch all eight Harry Potter movies on Netflix UK and Ireland

Harry Potter films to come to Netflix UK and Ireland

Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Daniel Radcliffe were made multi-millionaires from the Harry Potter films

What Harry Potter stars are getting up to since Hogwarts

Miriam Margolyes has shared an update on her health following surgery

Harry Potter star rushed to hospital with infection

Here's what actress Emma Watson is up to now - and why she took a four-year acting break

The reason for Harry Potter star Emma Watson’s four-year acting break

Harry Potter Studio Tours: New features allow Potterheads to experience the magic of early films

See Harry Potter enchanted ceiling for the first time

Around 500,000 visitors flock to the area around Glenfinnan, in the West Highlands, each year – much of the footfall is from Harry Potter fans hoping to witness a steam train crossing the iconic railway viaduct that features in the world-famous film series

Harry Potter Road Trip UK: filming locations and how to get there

Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright, who played Ron’s sister Ginny Weasley, has announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Andrew Lococo. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Harry Potter star pregnant with first child

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe welcomes first child with partner Erin Darke

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe becomes a dad

Harry Potter Quidditch Champions video game in the works, Warner Bros confirm

New Harry Potter Quidditch video game in the works, says Warner Bros

The Duke of Northumberland has been granted permission to erect a ‘prison fence’ around his famous Alnwick Castle home, made famous by the Harry Potter films.

Plans to erect ‘prison fence’ around famous Harry Potter castle

Actor Rupert Grint, Actress Emma Watson, and Actor Daniele Radcliffe attend the Premiere of Harry Potter (Thos Robinson/Getty Images)

Harry Potter TV series announced - but will old cast return?

The Royal Mint has released a new Harry Potter 50p coin

Royal Mint release new Harry Potter 50p coin - how to buy

Author JK Rowling with pupils from Millfield Preparatory School in 1999

Librarian discovers forgotten Harry Potter books signed by JK Rowling

The open world RPG sets players in the centre of the action at Hogwarts. Photo: IGDB.

Hogwarts Legacy: Warner Bros unveils gameplay trailer and release date

Spare for sale at a Barnes & Noble store Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images

Bookshops have got a boost from Harry - Gaby Soutar

The games take inspiration from the films and books of Harry Potter. Photo: IGDB.

Simon Pegg confirmed as voice actor in Hogwarts Legacy

"Weird Al" Yankovic and Daniel Radcliffe attend US Premiere Of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Brooklyn

Daniel Radcliffe’s biopic of Weird Al set for streaming this week

The Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience opens on October 15 in Cheshire. Credit: Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience

UK Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience opens TODAY - how to book

Robbie Coltrane and Emma Thompson in the classic series Tutti Frutti (Pic: BBC)

Robbie Coltrane: A life in pictures on and off screen

British actor Robbie Coltrane attends a photocall for the film Great Expectations in central London on October 21, 2012.

Tributes flood in for Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane dead at 72

Rev David J Nixon, Solas

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Wizard pocket money: The Royal Mint's new Harry Potter-inspired 50 pence coin

‘Spellbinding’: new coins celebrate Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone

Harry Potter cast members (from left) Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson (photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Harry Potter superfan sought to work their magic

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger; the Golden Trio will return to discuss the original film series in a TV special. Photo: PA Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures.

All you need to know about the Harry Potter cast reunion

Jack Thorne is to deliver the prestigious MacTaggart lecture and draw attention to the “glaring problem” of the treatment of disabled people.

Jack Thorne to give lecture at Edinburgh TV Festival

Wild garlic veloute and crispy feta

Restaurant Review: Achray House, Crieff

Paul Ritter played Martin in Friday Night Dinner.

Friday Night Dinner and Chernobyl actor Paul Ritter dies

10 easy World Book Day costume ideas to suit every budget

It is hoped the proposed new home for the Filmhouse and Edinburgh International Film Festival will be up and running in 2025.

Harry Potter and Rebus stars back new Filmhouse vision in Edinburgh arts quarter

Thousands of people a year flock to the Glenfinnan Viaduct on the line. Picture: ScotRail

WATCH: New ScotRail driver's eye video of spectacular Fort William-Mallaig line

Book was sold for 50p in a car boot sale

Harry Potter first edition sold for 50p in car boot sales is now worth £50,000

Best advent calendars still available for kids, from JoJo Maman Bébé, Harry Pott...

Old Calton Cemetery

Grave affair for Edinburgh's busy tourist-attraction cemeteries

Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois in A Streecar Named Desire at the Young Vic in 2014 (photo: Johan Persson)

These are the ten greatest stage characters as voted by theatre-lovers - do you ...

Do you know a Harry Potter fan that needs this set? (Photo: Lego)

You can now build the whole of Diagon Alley from Harry Potter in Lego

Emma Watson has become the latest figure to speak out in support of transgender people

Emma Watson speaks out amid JK Rowling row

Author JK Rowling

JK Rowling to share first two chapters of new novel today

Duffy has decided to 'educate' hugely successful author JK Rowling and others on Bitcoin. Picture: Ben Pruchnie.

Harry Potter author and the Bitcoin explanation - Jim Duffy comment

The Jacobite train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Picture: West Coast Railways.

Harry Potter line steam train to launch despite coronavirus

Lightbody owner Finsbury Food Group has launched a new line of Harry Potter licensed cakes. Picture: Warner Bros

How Harry Potter has helped boost the fortunes of Scottish cake maker Lightbody

BBC pay list will be ‘greatest work of fiction since Harry Potter’

The Cursed Child is the eighth Harry Potter book: TM & © HPTP. Harry Potter (TM) WB/PA Wire

New Harry Potter book to be released this summer

Harry Potter digital arm loses £6m and sheds jobs

JK Rowling’s Pottermore loses £6m and sheds jobs

Obituary: Richard Griffiths, actor

Python tops list of strangest items left in hotel rooms

Rowling’s magic defies stagnant market as house sells for over £2.25m

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