Harry Potter TV screening blasted by church

The British TV Christmas Day screening of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone has been blasted by church leaders.

Mon, 27 Dec, 2004 - 17:27

The British TV Christmas Day screening of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone has been blasted by church leaders.

Religious figures have condemned the BBC network for showing the 2001 movie over the festive season as they believe JK Rowling's wizardry tale is sending out the wrong message.

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