Seven o'clock news

This British news programme ran at seven o'clock in the evening. It was on the air at least during the summer of 1995. Harry Potter covertly listened to a broadcast of this programme from under the Dursley's hydrangea bushes, hoping to hear a glimpse of news in the wizarding world misinterpreted by the Muggle newscasters. However, no such story presented itself during the time Harry listened to it.

Known stories covered

 * The Spanish baggage-handlers' strike entering its second week.
 * The ongoing drought in Southeast England.
 * A helicopter that almost crashed in a Surrey field.
 * The recent divorce of a famous actress.
 * A flavour piece on Bungy, a budgerigar that had learned to water-ski. This story was covered by reporter Mary Dorkins.

Behind the scenes

 * It is unclear what programme this is supposed to be. If it is meant to be, however, it's appearance constitutes an anachronism, as that programme did not start until 2003.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix