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Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow over controversial tweets. Here's what is known about the posts, the detention, and the free speech debate.

The Irish comedy writer and creator of celebrated shows like The IT Crowd and Father Ted was arrested this week at Heathrow Airport over a series of anti-trans posts. The arrest has sparked fury and free speech outcry in the UK, with Elon Musk describing Britain as a "police state".

With four murder inquiries in play, JK Rowling’s eighth Cormoran Strike novel avoids the page-padding longueurs of previous volumes – but will he finally tell Robin how he feels about her?

Could Chris Columbus return for one more Potter movie?

The actor is the first member of the original films’ cast to join the upcoming Harry Potter TV series on HBO

He’s the first movie cast member to sign up for new HBO show

‘Everyone in the cast has a different opinion, which makes it impossible,’ filmmaker said

This Central London bookshop is home to a library of rare treasures, it’s spine-tingling, says Vicky Jessop

"It’s all going to be the same.” Chris Columbus has shared his views on the controversial Harry Potter TV series adaptation, questioning the need to replicate the original films. The new show will hit small screens in 2027.