Fantasy period drama based on the King Arthur legend. Young wizard Merlin arrives in Camelot to find magic outlawed, its practice punishable by death.
Merlin, a wizard on the cusp of adulthood, arrives in Camelot hoping to find a use for his burgeoning talent for magic. He is welcomed by Gaius, the court physician, but Merlin soon learns magic has been outlawed by King Uther, the tyrannical leader of the realm, its practice made punishable by death.
When the Great Dragon summons Merlin to his cave, he tells the young wizard that he has a great destiny - to use his skills to keep the young Prince Arthur safe. But Merlin hates the flashy, arrogant Prince, and Arthur despises the wizard with equal fervour. So when an evil witch threatens Prince Arthur's life, Merlin finds himself tested - will he face up to his destiny to keep Arthur safe? And can he do so without getting caught?
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Merlin | Colin Morgan |
| Voice of the Dragon | John Hurt |
| Arthur | Bradley James |
| Uther Pendragon | Anthony Head |
| Gaius | Richard Wilson |
| Morgana | Katie McGrath |
| Mary Collins/Lady Helen | Eve Myles |
| Gwen | Angel Coulby |
| Producer | Sue de Beauvoir |
| Actor | Ed Coleman |
| Bronwen | Louise Dylan |
| Gregory | Gary Oliver |
| Hunith | Caroline Faber |
| Director | James Hawes |
| Writer | Julian Jones |
Broadcasts
Sat 20 Sep 2008 19:30- Sun 21 Sep 2008 15:45BBC One except Scotland
- Sun 21 Sep 2008 16:15BBC One Scotland
- Fri 21 Aug 2009 20:30
Mon 11 Apr 2011 16:30- Sat 16 Apr 2011 12:30
- Sun 24 Apr 2011 16:30
- Sat 28 May 2011 12:00
- Sat 16 Jul 2011 12:50
- Sat 6 Aug 2011 15:50
- Sun 5 Feb 2012 12:05
- Sun 23 Sep 2012 16:35
- Sat 5 Jan 2013 19:00
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