Kit Harington joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart

BBC News Monday 24 August 2026, 21:58 UTC 1 min read

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The role marks Harington's third collaboration with HBO, after starring in the tentpole Game of Thrones and financial drama The Industry.

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Analysis finds ‘high certainty evidence’ of their effectiveness for the 1.7bn people worldwide with musculoskeletal conditionsTraditional Chinese exercises such as tai chi can offer wide-ranging benefits for people with musculoskeletal disorders, improving physical function, pain, mental health, sleep quality and bone mineral density, according to the largest review of its kind. More than 1.7bn people have musculoskeletal conditions worldwide. While prevalence varies by age and diagnosis,...

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Kit Harington joins HBO's Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart

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