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World Service,09 Jan 2000,13 mins

The Harry Potter Phenomenon

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Beloved by children, parents, and bookshop owners alike, Potter's magical adventures have sold 25 million copies worldwide. Includes interview with JK Rowling: "One of the challenges when I started writing Harry was to make sure I understood the laws - both the physical laws and the legal system within the wizarding world." Picture: JK Rowling, Credit: Getty Images

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