TV
Church criticise BBC over 'Harry Potter'
Published Monday, Dec 27 2004, 09:46 GMT | By Daniel Kilkelly
Church leaders have criticised the BBC for showing Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on Christmas Day.
Some leaders are worried that the witchcraft shown in the film gives children the wrong impression - especially on Christmas Day.
One spokesman explained, "The BBC has picked the least suitable time to show it. Harry Potter portrays witchcraft and black magic in a fictional way but it is capitalising on the supernatural."
However, a spokesperson for the BBC told The Sun, "Harry Potter is one of the most popular family movies in recent years."
Some leaders are worried that the witchcraft shown in the film gives children the wrong impression - especially on Christmas Day.
One spokesman explained, "The BBC has picked the least suitable time to show it. Harry Potter portrays witchcraft and black magic in a fictional way but it is capitalising on the supernatural."
However, a spokesperson for the BBC told The Sun, "Harry Potter is one of the most popular family movies in recent years."
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