Merlin Merlin ( cy, Myrddin, kw, Marzhin, br, Merzhin) is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur and best known as a mage, with several other main roles. His usual depiction, based on an amalgamation of historic and le ...

'' is a British

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television programme created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Julian Murphy, and Johnny Capps, starring

Colin Morgan Colin Morgan (born 1 January 1986) is a Northern Irish actor. He is best known for playing the title character in the BBC fantasy series ''Merlin'' (2008–2012), Leo Elster in ''Humans'' (2015–2018), and Billy Clanton in Kenneth Branagh’s ...

in the title role. It was broadcast on

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from 20 September 2008 to 24 December 2012. The show is loosely based on the

Arthurian legends The Matter of Britain is the body of medieval literature and legendary material associated with Great Britain and Brittany and the legendary kings and heroes associated with it, particularly King Arthur. It was one of the three great Wester ...

of the young wizard

and his relationship with King Arthur, but it differs from traditional versions. The show was influenced by the US drama series ''

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'' about the early years of Superman, and was produced by independent production company

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. The series was broadcast on

from 20 September 2008 to 24 December 2012. The five series are available on DVD in the UK, the US and in Canada.

Series overview

Episodes

Series 1 (2008)

Series 2 (2009)

Series 3 (2010)

Series 4 (2011)

Series 5 (2012)

Specials

Children in Need

BBC Wales Exclusive Documentary

Secrets and Magic

A documentary series created by the BBC called ''Secrets and Magic'' was produced to accompany episodes of the second series. In a similar fashion to ''

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'', the series looks at the production of each episode of the drama, featuring interviews with cast and crew as well as on-set footage. Shown on

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Colin & Bradley's Merlin Quest

Although ''Merlin Secrets and Magic'' was not recommissioned for a second series, ''Colin & Bradley's Merlin Quest'' was produced to accompany Series 3 of ''Merlin''.

and

Bradley James Bradley James (born 1983 or 1984) is an English actor. He is best known for starring as Arthur Pendragon in the BBC TV ( NBC in America) series ''Merlin,'' Damien Thorn in '' Damien'', Varga in '' Underworld: Blood Wars'', Giuliano de' Medic ...

, who play Merlin and Arthur in ''Merlin'', appear in a weekly series of short (usually 2 to 4 minutes) online videos posted on the official site of ''Merlin''. In each episode the actors have to complete various challenges and tasks, including questions and games with ''Merlin'' bloopers shown regularly. ''Colin & Bradley's Merlin Quest'' was produced by Ian Smith with Luke Baker as assistant producer.

Ratings

References

External links

''Merlin''
on BBC {{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Merlin Episodes

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Merlin episodes