So, the BBC is planning a search for the real Harry Potter, eh? The Sorcerer’s Apprentice to air on Children’s BBC, will bang a group of kids up in a Hogwarts styled boarding school where they will learn how to perform illusions, recite spells and do card tricks.
Erm…
I’m not overtly troubled by this, it sounds like a bit of hoot. But I can think of several organised religions who might have something to say on the subject. Hark, was that the sound of an axe grinding? I can just se the headlines now:
‘Auntie Beeb encourages magical devil worship cult!’
Of course, the real trick will be to get through an entire episode, seeing as it’s hosted by one of my irrational TV hatreds – Barney Harwood. Barney, I’m sure you’re a nice lad, but you don’t half set my teeth on edge. Sorry.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice will air later this year. Can we have Rupert Grint as a judge, please?
We are wondering who plays the part of the chief sorcerer in this series?