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367. The Real Harry Potter: Magic, Empire and Beastly Bullies by Goalhanger

367. The Real Harry Potter: Magic, Empire and Beastly Bullies

from The Rest Is History

by Goalhanger

Published: Sun Sep 10 2023

Show Notes

Eclectic traditions, obscure codes and cryptic ancient languages: the world of Harry Potter has captivated the imagination of children from all backgrounds for decades. A fantasy series inspired by a long lineage of stories, from Tolkien to Narnia, all committed to the importance of the building of moral character. Join Tom and Dominic in the first part of our series on Harry Potter, as they trace the roots of J.K. Rowling’s novels, and demystify the world of eminent headmasters, weird sports, prefects and houses.


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Producer: Theo Young-Smith


Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor


Research: William Finlator

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