The BBC has commissioned a two-part documentary on J.K. Rowling, tracing Harry Potter's rise and her increasingly contested views on gender identity and politics.
01Summary
- 01The BBC has commissioned Rogan Productions to make a two-part documentary, titled J.K. Rowling (working title).
- 02Episode one will cover the creation of Harry Potter and the success of the wizarding franchise.
- 03Episode two will look at Rowling's views on Scottish independence, feminism, free speech and gender identity.
- 04The film will use rare archive, Rowling's own words and interviews with people who worked with her, but it is not clear whether she will take part.
- 05The documentary has been greenlit for BBC Two, BBC Scotland and iPlayer, and is being made by Rogan Scotland.
02Why it matters
Rowling remains one of Britain's most influential and controversial cultural figures, so the documentary is likely to draw wide attention. It could also land as debate around her legacy and gender identity views remains highly charged online.
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