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Monday 12th November 2001, 1300 GMT
JK Rowling exclusive

Gloucester Cathedral, the interior of which doubled up as Hogwarts
On the weekend that local author JK Rowling's creation, Harry Potter, hits the silver screen BBCi Bristol speaks to the woman behind the phenomenon.

JK was born in Chipping Sodbury, and talks in this exclusive interview, given to BBC Radio Gloucestershire, about her inspiration for the spellbinding books.

As an extra, we have also included a feature about the real life inspiration behind Harry Potter.



Listen to Nigel Ballard's full JK Rowling interview, duration 35 minutes.



Rob Wicks meets the real life inspiration behind Harry Potter, one Ian Potter of Bristol.

Interview requires Real Audio. Download for free from www.real.com


More BBCi Harry Potter links

>> Harry Potter mini-site
Lots of information, interviews and pictures.

>> Where can I see Harry Potter
Search from a cinema on Films

>> Harry Potter competition
Win a great rucksack full of Harry goodies.

>> Real life Harry Patel
The Asian Network are searching for lookalikes.

>> Harry Potter - Stoke's Pottermania
More information and lots of pictures.

>> Meet Essex's Harry Potter
The most famous schoolboy in the county!
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