Rowling begins new Potter book

London - J.K. Rowling has started writing book five of her Harry Potter series, her publisher, Bloomsbury Publishing, announced…

London - J.K. Rowling has started writing book five of her Harry Potter series, her publisher, Bloomsbury Publishing, announced yesterday. A spokeswoman said it had "no idea" when it would be published.

BBC Radio 4 meanwhile yesterday announced that it was clearing its FM frequency to broadcast Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in its entirety on St Stephen's Day.

Pottermania has gripped children around the globe. More than 66 million copies have been sold in 200 languages.

--(Reuters)