J.K. Rowling
- English
- Writer
Press clippings
Producers of controversial JK Rowling play at Edinburgh Fringe preparing for protests
Producer of TERF previously said he would welcome the Harry Potter author to come and see the play.
Tom Murray, The Independent, 20th July 2024Dawn French issues plea "to young people" after frustrating JK Rowling exchange
The Vicar Of Dibley star was reprimanded by younger podcast host for question about Harry Potter author.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 16th April 2024Rob Beckett says it's not worth joking about JK Rowling: 'That's a red zone'
"That's going to cause problems - don't mention that," comedian said.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 9th May 2023Stephen Fry urges calm in debate over JK Rowling and trans issues
Rowling has attracted criticism from some groups for her views on gender identity.
STV, 18th November 2022Comedians quit Yesterday, Today & The Day Before in protest
Comedy Central's irreverent news show Yesterday, Today & The Day Before has been plunged into controversy after presenters Sophie Duker and Kemah Bob quit in protest over its decision not to address the Israel-Palestine conflict.
British Comedy Guide, 27th May 2021Eddie Izzard: "I don't think JK Rowling is transphobic"
Speaking to The Telegraph, the stand-up veteran shared his views on the Harry Potter author and previewed his upcoming streamed show.
The Telegraph, 1st January 2021John Cleese 'identifies' as a 'Cambodian police woman'
John Cleese doubled down on his support for JK Rowling for her anti-trans views while appearing to mock trans people because that's how he spends his Sunday morning (November 22) apparently.
Josh Milton, Pink News, 22nd November 2020John Cleese defends support of JK Rowling
John Cleese has defended his support of JK Rowling after fans were left disappointed by recent comments the Harry Potter author had made about trans people.
Louise Griffin, Metro, 30th September 2020JK Rowling pleads for mercy after QI Elf got fact wrong
The author has threatened to send a box of socks to the QI Elves if the punishment is not reversed.
Eleanor Bley Griffiths, Radio Times, 22nd February 2017Video: JK Rowling to appear at Fringe with Burnistoun
Robert Florence and Iain Connell reveal that the Harry Potter author will be in their Fringe show.
Ewen Cameron, STV, 5th July 2016