The first episode of this brand new era of Merlin could have explored any of the aforementioned quandaries and been a hugely engaging piece of drama, but instead Aithusa focuses on a wholly uninvolving plot regarding a dragon egg and a rather bland character we’ve never met before called Julius Borden.

Would Arthur and Guinevere finally get married? Would magic still be a crime punishable by death? If not, would Morgana still want to destroy Camelot?

It threw up so many exciting implications for the series going forward that we simply couldn’t wait for the show’s next instalment.

Colin & Bradley's Merlin Quest was produced by Ian Smith with Luke Baker as assistant producer.Arthur finally claiming his seat on the throne of Camelot in last week’s exceptional episode, The Wicked Day, was undoubtedly the most iconic and pivotal scene from the Arthurian legend so far realised in Merlin. In each episode the actors have to complete various challenges and tasks, including questions and games with Merlin bloopers shown regularly. Colin Morgan and Bradley James, 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. Shown on BBC Three.Īlthough Merlin Secrets and Magic was not recommissioned for a second series, Colin & Bradley's Merlin Quest was produced to accompany Series 3 of Merlin. In a similar fashion to Doctor Who Confidential, the series looks at the production of each episode of the drama, featuring interviews with cast and crew as well as on-set footage. Ī documentary series created by the BBC called Secrets and Magic was produced to accompany episodes of the second series. Along the way they encounter enthusiasts and experts in Arthurian lore, and visit some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Wales. Stars of the hit drama series Merlin, Colin Morgan and Bradley James, set off across Wales to explore the country's centuries-old connections to the legend of King Arthur and his wizard Merlin. The cast of Merlin gives a quick summary asking to donate money to Children in Need with some bloopers.īBC Wales Exclusive Documentary No. A two-minute sketch for 'Children in Need'. A two-minute sketch for the BBC's ' Children in Need' appeal.Īn apparent sorcerer is on the loose, turning everything modern in Camelot. The kingdom raises money for the great creature Pudsey by throwing rotten vegetables at Merlin.

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