Highlights from the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Watch highlights of the action from the red carpet as the Harry Potter premiere took place in London on Thursday...

The wait is almost over for fans of J. K. Rowling's mega-selling Harry Potter series as the first installment in the epic conclusion Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 receives its world premiere tonight in London, with a live stream that you can check out right here.

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reprise their roles as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger as the final battle against the Dark Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) begins. Joining the ensemble cast for the highly anticipated sequel are Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Tom Felton, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson, Richard Griffiths, John Hurt, Jason Isaacs, Bill Nighy, Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Timothy Spall, Imelda Staunton, David Thewlis, Julie Walters and Bonnie Wright.

The live stream is now finished, but you can view highlights from the premiere right here...


Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is released next Friday 19th November, with Part 2 following on July 15th, 2011.