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Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts: The Secret of The Wizarding World

Ahead of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, Eddie Redmayne and Daniel Radcliffe help Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb discover the secret behind JK Rowling's world.

Ahead of the release of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, Eddie Redmayne and Daniel Radcliffe help Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb discover why the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has become one of the biggest and most beloved franchises ever.

What is it about The Wizarding World that audiences love so much? First came the record-breaking book sales, then eight successful films, theme parks, studio tours and even a West End play. Fans all around the world are now excitedly waiting to explore the latest addition to JK Rowling’s creation - new film Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them.

In this special programme, the stars and crew of the film, plus experts and the fans themselves, explain to Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb what’s so special about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Is it the storylines and characters that all ages can identify with, the almost limitless level of detail to explore, the amazing sense of community amongst fans… or is there a special ingredient beyond all of them?

Featuring interviews with Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne, director David Yates and a certain someone called Daniel Radcliffe, this programme aims to identify once and for all the secret of The Wizarding World.

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29 minutes