BBC documentary to chart JK Rowling's rise and 'bitter exchanges' on trans rights

JK Rowling has become a prominent figure in the gender critical movement and has been accused of transphobia for her views on gender identity (Image: Yui Mok/PA)

THE BBC has announced a new two-part documentary about JK Rowling which will explore her rise to global fame and the controversies surrounding her views on Scottish independence , trans rights, and gender identity .

"JK Rowling" (the working title of the documentary) will trace the Harry Potter author's life, cultural influence, and involvement in "bitter online exchanges" over the past three decades, the BBC said.