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Saturday 19 November
8.10-8.55pm
BBC ONE
A mysterious illness draws Merlin to a distant village as the magical drama continues. But it soon becomes clear that there is more at stake than just his well-being as something sinister turns the air sour.
Far from home and with no one to trust, Merlin becomes embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. No longer sure who is the hunter and who is the hunted, can the young warlock survive long enough to uncover the truth?
Katie McGrath plays Morgana, Nathaniel Parker plays Agravaine, Colin Morgan plays Merlin, Bradley James plays Arthur, Richard Wilson plays Gaius, Angel Coulby plays Gwen, Tom Hopper plays Sir Percival, Eoin Macken plays Sir Gwaine, Adetomiwa Edun plays Sir Elyan and Rupert Young plays Sir Leon.
Merlin Ep 7/13
Saturday 12 November
8.15-9.00pm BBC ONE and BBC HD
Morgana joins forces with enigmatic wizard Alator to uncover a secret that could change the course of destiny, as the magical drama continues. With allies on both sides of the castle walls, can anyone stop her before Merlin's greatest secret is revealed?
Katie McGrath plays Morgana, Gary Lewis plays Alator and Colin Morgan plays Merlin. The drama also stars Nathaniel Parker as Agravaine, Bradley James as Arthur, Richard Wilson as Gaius, Angel Coulby as Gwen, Tom Hopper as Sir Percival, Eoin Macken as Sir Gwaine, Adetomiwa Edun as Sir Elyan, Rupert Young as Sir Leon and Emilia Fox as Morgause.
Merlin Ep 7/13
Saturday 12 November
8.15-9.00pm BBC ONE and BBC HD
Merlin Ep 6/13
Saturday 5 November
7.55-8.40pm
When Merlin falls into Morgana's hands, he becomes a deadly weapon in her fight for supremacy, as the magical drama continues. Using ancient magic, she pits friend against friend and creates the perfect assassin. An oblivious Arthur is in great danger. Will anyone notice Merlin's unusual behaviour before he does the King some serious harm?
Colin Morgan plays Merlin and Katie McGrath plays Morgana. Merlin also stars Bradley James as Arthur, Anthony Head as Uther Pendragon, Richard Wilson as Gaius, Angel Coulby as Gwen, Nathaniel Parker as Agravaine, John Hurt as the voice of The Dragon, Tom Hopper as Sir Percival, Eoin Macken as Sir Gwaine, Adetomiwa Edun as Sir Elyan and Rupert Young as Sir Leon.
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Saturday 5 November
7.55-8.40pm
Morgana joins forces with the enigmatic wizard Alator (Gary Lewis) to uncover a secret that could change the course of destiny, as the magical drama continues. With allies on both sides of the castle walls, can anyone stop her before Merlin's greatest secret is revealed?
Network TV BBC Week 44: Saturday 29 October 2011
Saturday 29 October
8.10-8.55pm BBC ONE
For the first time since his coronation, Arthur finds out what it's really like to be King, as the magical drama continues.
Arthur faces his first true test as King when he incurs the wrath of the formidable Queen Annis.
With the lives of thousands hanging in the balance, Arthur must find the strength to be his own man and become the leader Camelot so desperately needs.
Lindsay Duncan guest stars as Queen Annis, while Colin Morgan plays Merlin, Bradley James plays Arthur, Anthony Head plays Uther Pendragon, Richard Wilson plays Gaius, Katie McGrath plays Morgana, Angel Coulby plays Gwen, Nathaniel Parker plays Agravaine, Santiago Cabrera plays Sir Lancelot, Tom Hopper plays Sir Percival, Eoin Macken plays Sir Gwaine, Adetomiwa Edun plays Sir Elyan, Rupert Young plays Sir Leon and John Hurt is the voice of The Dragon.
Network TV BBC Week 43: Saturday 22 October 2011
The mysterious Julius Borden arrives in Camelot with news of a magical secret that threatens to change the landscape of the kingdom for ever, as the fantasy drama continues. He has located the final part of the key to the tomb of Ashkanar – an ancient mausoleum which holds a very special treasure: the last remaining dragon's egg.
Merlin is understandably drawn in by Borden's news and promises to help him. But just who is this enigmatic stranger and, more importantly, what does he really want with the egg?
Merlin is played by Colin Morgan and Julius Borden by James Callis.
Network TV BBC Week 42: Saturday 15 October 2011
The mighty citadel is buzzing in anticipation of the Prince's birthday celebrations, as the fantasy drama continues. But Arthur's old adversary, Odin, promises to ensure this is one party Camelot will never forget – for among the assembling guests lurks a deadly assassin set to strike.
As the dust settles, Camelot is left devastated. Just how far is Merlin prepared to go to put things right; would he really risk everything and reveal his secret?
Bradley James plays Arthur; Phil Davis plays the assassin, The Gleeman; and Colin Morgan plays Merlin. Merlin also stars Anthony Head as Uther Pendragon, Richard Wilson as Gaius, Katie McGrath as Morgana, Angel Coulby as Gwen, Nathaniel Parker as Agravaine, John Hurt as the voice of The Dragon, Santiago Cabrera as Sir Lancelot, Tom Hopper as Sir Percival, Eoin Macken as Sir Gwaine, Adetomiwa Edun as Sir Elyan and Rupert Young as Sir Leon.
Network TV BBC Week 41: Saturday 8 October 2011
Merlin [Series 4 Episode 2 "The Darkest Hour (part 2)"]
Merlin also stars Richard Wilson as Gaius, Angel Coulby as Gwen, Nathaniel Parker as Agravaine, John Hurt as the voice of The Dragon, Tom Hopper as Sir Percival, Eoin Macken as Sir Gwaine, Adetomiwa Edun as Sir Elyan and Rupert Young as Sir Leon. Emilia Fox guest stars as Morgause.
The kingdom is on the brink of collapse and Morgana poised to strike, in the final part of this opening episode of the fantasy drama. As Lancelot races back to Camelot with the dying Merlin, Arthur must continue on his mission to vanquish the Dorocha without them. Though the Knights know their journey to the Isle of the Blessed is fraught with danger, none could anticipate the sacrifice Arthur intends to make there.
Friendship and loyalty are tested to the limit, but in the end, it's the power of love that changes all their lives for ever.
Katie McGrath plays Morgana, Santiago Cabrera plays Sir Lancelot, Colin Morgan plays Merlin and Bradley James plays Arthur.
Merlin also stars Anthony Head as Uther Pendragon, Richard Wilson as Gaius, Angel Coulby as Gwen, Nathaniel Parker as Agravaine, John Hurt as the voice of The Dragon, Tom Hopper as Sir Percival, Eoin Macken as Sir Gwaine, Adetomiwa Edun as Sir Elyan and Rupert Young as Sir Leon.
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Network TV BBC Week 40: New this week
BBC One's Merlin returns, with a thrilling two-part opener to the new series.
Merlin faces his toughest challenge yet when Morgana's blinkered determination threatens not only Arthur's future, but also the very balance of the world. With her magic stronger than ever, the sorceress summons the mighty Callieach to tear open the veil between the worlds.
Hellish creatures pour forth, killing all who succumb to their touch. With Uther a shadow of his former self, it falls to Arthur and his loyal knights, including Lancelot, to protect the kingdom.
But it will take more than just swords to vanquish their enemy and Merlin is shocked to the core when he discovers the only way to restore the equilibrium requires a sacrifice of unimaginable proportions...
Colin Morgan plays Merlin, Katie McGrath plays Morgana, Bradley James plays Arthur, Gemma Jones plays Callieach, Anthony Head plays Uther and Santiago Cabrera plays Lancelot.
The DVD details for the fourth series of Merlin have been revealed, ahead of the show's return to BBC One this weekend.
