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image	Merlin - Screen Capture.jpg Medieval fantasyAdventure fiction>Adventure| company = Shine TV| creator = Julian JonesJake MichieJohnny CappsJulian Murphy | composer = Rob LaneRohan Stevenson| theme_music_composer = Rob Lane| opentheme = "Merlin's Arrival at Camelot"| endtheme = "The Call of Destiny"| country = United Kingdom| language = English| num_series = 5| num_episodes = 65| list_episodes = List of Merlin episodes| producer = Sara Hamill	Julie GardnerBethan JonesMERLIN'S SECRETS REVEALED	PUBLISHER=BBC PRESS OFFICE	ACCESS-DATE=23 JULY 2008,	Wales	Kent>France}}| runtime = 45–50 minutes| network = BBC OneBBC One HD (Series 4 – Series 5)			(List of Merlin episodes#Secrets and Magic>Merlin: Secrets and Magic)}}Merlin (also known as The Adventures of Merlin) is a British fantasy-adventure drama television programme, loosely based on the Arthurian legends regarding the close relations of Merlin and King Arthur. Created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy for the BBC, it was broadcast for five series on BBC One between 20 September 2008 and 24 December 2012. The programme starred Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Katie McGrath, Angel Coulby, Richard Wilson, Anthony Head, and John Hurt.The programme is a reimagining of the legend, in which young warlock Merlin is sent to the kingdom of Camelot by his mother because of his "special gift". After saving Prince Arthur's life in the first episode, he becomes Arthur's manservant. Merlin soon learns that the reason for his gift is to protect Arthur, but Merlin must hide his powers because magic was banned in Camelot by Arthur's father, King Uther Pendragon, and those caught practising it are executed. Over the years and after several adventures together, Merlin and Arthur become trusted friends and companions, with the former doing his best to influence the latter into becoming the king he is destined to be.Merlin was nominated for several awards, winning the 2011 British Academy Television Award for best visual effects. Broadcasting rights were sold to over 180 countries. Series overview Merlin (Colin Morgan) is a young, powerful warlock who arrives in the kingdom of Camelot after his mother arranges for him to stay with the court physician, Gaius (Richard Wilson). He discovers that the king, Uther Pendragon (Anthony Head), outlawed magic twenty years earlier in an event known as the Great Purge and imprisoned the last dragon, Kilgharrah (voice of John Hurt), in the caves beneath the castle. After hearing a mysterious voice inside his head, Merlin makes his way to the cavern beneath the keep to find that he was hearing the dragon's voice. The Great Dragon tells Merlin that he has an important destiny: to protect Uther's only son, Prince Arthur (Bradley James), who will return magic to Camelot and unite the land of Albion.When Merlin meets Arthur, Merlin considers him to be an arrogant bully, and Arthur, likewise, is less than impressed with Merlin. After saving the prince's life, Merlin is appointed as his personal manservant. The two experience many adventures, over the course of which they come to respect and trust one another. But when Uther's actions eventually cause his ward, Morgana (Katie McGrath), to turn against Camelot and pursue a path of evil, Merlin and Arthur must join forces with friends, old and new, to protect their home and secure their destinies. Cast File:Merlin Full Characters.jpg|thumb|right|240px|From left to right: Guinevere, Gaius, Morgana, Merlin, Arthur, Uther and the Great Dragon in the background]] Colin Morgan as Merlin, Arthur's servant and Gaius' ward, who secretly develops his magical gifts under the gaze of kings Uther and Arthur, both of whom despise the art. Only Gaius and Lancelot are aware of his magic. Merlin also has an alter-ego, "Dragoon the Great" (conjured when Merlin performs an aging spell upon himself), who is considered a criminal by Uther and Arthur, and inspires profound fear in Morgana who recognises him as Emrys, her prophetic nemesis. Despite keeping his capabilities under wraps for years, by the end of the show, more people become aware of Merlin's powers, including Mordred, Agravaine, Morgana, Gwen, and Arthur. Bradley James as Arthur Pendragon, the Prince and later King of Camelot, and the commander of the kingdom's knights. Despite being charged with carrying out his father's harsh edicts, Arthur is portrayed as a far more compassionate man, who defends the falsely accused before the king, and occasionally defies him. Arthur welcomes commoners Lancelot, Gwaine, Elyan, Mordred, and Percival as knights, and falls in love with Gwen, a serving girl, whom he later marries and makes Queen. He comes to regard his servant Merlin as a close friend and confidant, never realising how many times Merlin has had to save his life using magic. Arthur initially promises to lift Uther's ban on magic when he becomes king, but changes his mind when he thinks magic killed his father. Arthur is prophesied as "The Once and Future King", which means, even though he is killed in the final episode, Arthur Pendragon will rise again. Angel Coulby as Guinevere ("Gwen"), Morgana's servant who later becomes Queen of Camelot. Her relationship with Arthur at first causes conflict within the kingdom, as Uther considers her unworthy due to her low status and forbids Arthur to court her, even accusing her of witchcraft when Arthur's affections for her do not diminish. However, Gwen proves popular among the common people, and strives to make Arthur and his advisers approachable to them. Gwen is brave and selfless, always doing what's right for Arthur and Camelot. Katie McGrath as Morgana Pendragon, Uther's ward who is later revealed to be his daughter. Initially a kind and empathetic young woman, Morgana comes to despise Uther for his prejudice against magic and when she realizes he would never accept her if he knew of her magical powers, she begins covertly plotting against him. She becomes the show's primary villain by the third series, coveting Arthur's throne. Anthony Head as Uther Pendragon, Camelot's stubborn king, who shows Arthur repeated tough love and ruthlessly enforces the kingdom's strict ban on sorcery. Although meaning well, Uther earns himself many enemies in his brutal fight against magic, and Morgana's ultimate betrayal leaves him a broken man. Richard Wilson as Gaius, the court physician and Merlin's surrogate father and mentor. Once a sorcerer himself, Gaius abandoned the practice but occasionally practises it when Merlin needs help. A wise man with a long memory, Gaius is one of Uther's closest advisers, and always among the first to realise what is really happening when magic threatens the kingdom. Nathaniel Parker as Agravaine de Bois (series 4), Arthur's uncle who steps in, reputedly as a trusted adviser to Arthur, but is later identified as a traitor. Merlin and Gaius learn quickly that Agravaine's loyalty is to Morgana. John Hurt as the voice of the Great Dragon, also known as Kilgharrah, the last of his kind after Uther destroys all of his kin and makes an example of him by imprisoning him in a vast cave beneath the castle. The Great Dragon gives Merlin advice and forges the sword of Excalibur in his breath for Arthur, but persistently demands his freedom in return. Merlin eventually releases him, unwittingly unleashing a full-on assault on Camelot by the dragon, seeking revenge for his murdered kin. However, Merlin learns from his father that he is descended from a long line of dragonlords, and is able to use that power to control the Great Dragon. Subsequently, Merlin and the dragon become close friends with the dragon often helping Merlin when needed. Episodes {{:List of Merlin episodes}} Production File:Château de Pierrefonds vu depuis le Parc.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The Château de PierrefondsChâteau de PierrefondsThe programme was conceived by Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps.WEB, Sweeney, Mark, 29 August 2008, Merlin: BBC cues up TV and cinema ads,weblink 30 August 2008, The Guardian, UK, The BBC had been keen on showing a drama based on the character of Merlin for some time. A year before the Shine series was initiated, writer and producer Chris Chibnall had been developing a project aimed at a BBC One Sunday night slot, but this was ultimately not commissioned.WEB, Deans, Jason, 7 December 2006, BBC 1 seeks magic touch for Merlin drama,weblink 30 August 2008, The Guardian, UK, The Shine version of the project was put into development in late 2006, commissioned by Controller of BBC One Peter Fincham and BBC Head of Fiction Jane Tranter, with Fincham keen on having more series on his channel which embodied "three generation TV – that's TV you can watch with your grandparents and children. There's not enough of that about."The series went into production in March 2008,PRESS RELEASE, Richard Wilson and Anthony Head lead cast in Merlin, a fantasy drama for BBC One, 17 March 2008, BBC Press Office,weblink 4 April 2008, with filming in Wales and France (at the Château de Pierrefonds). Two Kent locations were also used: The Barons Hall and Garden Tower at Penshurst Place, and Chislehurst Caves for the first series.WEB, Kent Film Office, Kent Film Office Merlin Film Focus, 4 February 2008,weblink 4 June 2014, The series was produced by Shine in association with BBC Wales, whose Head of Drama Julie Gardner was executive producer for the BBC. Doctor Who{{'s}} chief writer Russell T Davies had been an important influence on the tone and style of Merlin. CGI special effects for the series were provided by The Mill. The Old English for spells was written by university scholar and medievalist Dr. Mark Faulkner,WEB, Merlin's magic words were actually Mark's,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20160304064543weblink">weblink 4 March 2016, 11 January 2016, The Anglo-Saxon Monk, and later by the script editing team.AV MEDIA, "The Making of Merlin" from Merlin: The Complete Second Series, 8 February 2010, DVD, 2entertain, United Kingdom, Alice Troughton, Dave Moore, Jeremy Webb, Metin Hüseyin, An initial series of 13 episodes, Merlin began broadcasting in the UK on 20 September 2008. A trailer was prepared in advance for television, cinemas, and online.US broadcaster NBC began airing Merlin on 21 June 2009 but after a decline in viewers, it was moved to cable network Syfy where series 2 began on 2 April 2010. On 19 September 2009, series 2 began airing on BBC One.WEB, Network TV BBC Week 38: Saturday 19 September 2009,weblink 9 September 2009, BBC Press Office, On 5 September 2010, BFI Southbank in London previewed Episodes 1 and 2 of series 3 for its September Film Funday programme.WEB, 10 August 2010, Film Funday TV Preview: Merlin,weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20100830032022weblink">weblink 30 August 2010, BFI Southbank, A ten-episode fourth series was confirmed on 2 October 2010, though it was rumoured to air in early 2012, later than its usual slot in autumn, so that it would not clash with Doctor Who which would possibly air during the same period.WEB, 25 October 2010, 'Merlin' renewed for fourth series – Merlin News – TV,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20101231123535weblink">weblink 31 December 2010, 16 May 2012, Digital Spy, In March 2011, this was revised, and the fourth series was extended to the standard 13 episodes.WEB, 28 March 2011, Colin Morgan ('Merlin') interview,weblink 16 May 2012, Cultbox.co.uk, The fourth series was broadcast in the United States on the Syfy Channel "in early 2012."WEB, 13 July 2011, Merlin series four on Syfy,weblink 16 May 2012, Tvseriesfinale.com, In UK, the fourth series premiered on 1 October 2011.Capps and Murphy confirmed on 24 July that BBC had commissioned a fifth series.WEB, Keisya Prasetyawan, 28 July 2011, Merlin renewed for fifth series by BBC,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120314211028weblink">weblink 14 March 2012, 2 August 2011, Atvtoday.co.uk, Filming for the fifth series began March 2012 in Pierrefonds, France and near Cardiff, Wales. 13 episodes were ordered.WEB, 25 July 2011, Merlin commissioned for fifth series | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment,weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20111027072224weblink">weblink 27 October 2011, 2 August 2011, Entertainment.stv.tv, Series 5 started broadcasting on 6 October 2012.WEB, BBC One Merlin, series 5 – Episode guide,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120902174049weblink">weblink 2 September 2012, 29 September 2012, On 26 November 2012, it was announced that series 5 of Merlin would be the last, with a two-part special concluding the series over Christmas.WEB, 26 November 2012, Merlin to cast final spell as creators reveal that current series will be the last,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20121126203933weblink">weblink 26 November 2012, 26 November 2012, NEWS, Merlin to end with a two-part special this Christmas, en, Telly Visions, WETA-TV, WETA,weblink 6 September 2017, Broadcast A documentary series called Merlin: Secrets and Magic explains how the series was created. Apart from the initial 50-minute special, which was broadcast directly after the series two premiere, all new 50-minute episodes were shown after each Merlin episode repeat on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, or Friday evening on BBC Three.WEB, Merlin Secrets and Magic – Next on – BBC Three,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20180128150529weblink">weblink 28 January 2018, 5 October 2019, BBC, en-GB, In April 2008, United States broadcasting rights were purchased by NBC,NEWS, Holmwood, Leigh, 3 April 2008, NBC buys BBC family drama Merlin, The Guardian,weblink 4 April 2008, where it was shown on Sundays at 8 pm (EST), starting 21 June 2009.WEB, Merlin,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20090417004715weblink">weblink 17 April 2009, 25 April 2009, NBC, This made it the first British drama in over 30 years to be shown on US network television, as opposed to PBS or cable.WEB, Holmwood, Leigh, 6 June 2009, BBC drama Merlin to air on NBC,weblink 13 June 2009, The Guardian, The programme moved to Syfy, a cable channel also owned by NBC, for the second series, which premiered on 2 April 2010.WEB, "Dinoshark", "Merlin" among Syfy's latest acquisitions,weblink live,weblink" title="archive.today/20120911190540weblink">weblink 11 September 2012, 23 March 2010, TheFutonCritic.com, Breaking News, Syfy aired the third series in early 2011, after the conclusion of the initial broadcast on BBC.WEB, 11 August 2010, Syfy picks up series 3 of Merlin,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120709070013weblink">weblink 9 July 2012, 16 May 2012, TV Guide, Exclusive, Today's News: Our Take, It was later announced the series would air after WWE SmackDown beginning 7 January 2011 at 10 pm (9 pm Central).WEB, 9 December 2010, Syfy sets Merlin series 3 premiere date,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110129014528weblink">weblink 29 January 2011, 26 December 2010, Daemonstv.com, The distributor, FremantleMedia Enterprises, also sold broadcast rights to CTV in Canada, Network Ten in Australia and Prime in New Zealand. It aired on Choice TV.NEWS, 19 October 2008, CTV secures Canadian broadcast rights to 'Merlin', channelcanada.com,weblink dead, 29 August 2010,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20100208034000weblink">weblink 8 February 2010, NEWS, Hurrell, Will, 7 August 2008, BBC's Merlin heading Down Under, Broadcast (magazine), Broadcast Now,weblink live, 13 September 2008,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20080828003210weblink">weblink 28 August 2008, The series was broadcast in 183 countries.WEB, 2010-10-25, BBC conjures up more 'Merlin',weblink 2023-06-26, Variety, en-US, Home media Series one and two were released on DVD in the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia. Series three is available in the United Kingdom, and was released in Australia on 4 August 2011. Accompanying box sets are featurettes, video diaries, and commentaries.WEB, Merlin – series 1 – complete [DVD] [2008] ..., Amazon UK,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110628213312weblink">weblink 28 June 2011, 17 July 2010, WEB, Merlin – complete series 2 box set [DVD] [2009] ..., Amazon UK,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110628213331weblink">weblink 28 June 2011, 17 July 2010, WEB, Merlin – series 3 – complete [DVD] [2010] ..., Amazon UK,weblink live,weblink 16 October 2022, 25 January 2010, Behind the Magic, a two-part overview of making Merlin is included with the UK series one box set, while the documentary series, Secrets and Magic, is included with series two. In Australia "The Complete Collection" boxset (23-Discs, Seasons 1–5) was released on 13 May 2015.WEB, Adventures Of Merlin – Series 1–5 {{!, Boxset, The |url=https://www.sanity.com.au/products/2295687/Adventures-Of-Merlin---Series-1-5--Boxset-The |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190905213101weblink |archive-date=5 September 2019 |access-date=5 September 2019 |website=Sanity}}{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;text-align:center;"
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Soundtrack

A soundtrack for the first two series featuring music from selected episodes was released on the MovieScore Media record label.WEB, Carlsson, Mikael, 29 October 2009, MovieScore Media to release second 'Merlin',weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20091106053226weblink">weblink 6 November 2009, MovieScore Magazine, Merlin composer Robert Lane was nominated for Best Original Score for Television for the 10th annual Movie Music UK Awards (2008),WEB, Broxton, Jonathan, The Tenth Annual Movie Music UK Awards 2008,weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20100408024323weblink">weblink 8 April 2010, moviemusicuk.us, the 8th edition GoldSpirit Awards (2008),WEB, Premios Gold Spirit – VIII edición (2008) Sala de Trofeos,weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20100923073923weblink">weblink 23 September 2010, bsospirit.com (Spanish language official site), WEB, 18 July 2009, Ubeda 2009 – Palmarès des Goldspirit Awards – Desplat vainqueur!,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110725173545weblink">weblink 25 July 2011, 12 August 2010, cinezik.org (French language official site), and the 5th annual International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) Awards (2008).WEB, 2008 IFMCA Awards,weblink live,weblink" title="archive.today/20180123033226weblink">weblink 23 January 2018, 6 February 2014, filmmusiccritics.org, In early October 2012 MovieScore Media released the soundtrack from the third and fourth series along with that from the start of the fifth series.{| class="wikitable"! Series !! Release Date !! Catalog NumberURL-STATUS=DEAD ARCHIVE-DATE=24 JULY 2011, MovieScore Media, URL-STATUS=DEAD ARCHIVE-DATE=29 MARCH 2010, MovieScore Media, URL-STATUS=LIVE ARCHIVE-DATE=21 FEBRUARY 2014 PUBLISHER=MOVIESCORE MEDIA, URL-STATUS=LIVE ARCHIVE-DATE=21 FEBRUARY 2014 PUBLISHER=MOVIESCORE MEDIA,

In other media

Official magazine

UK publisher Attic Brand Media launched an official magazine for the show in September 2011 featuring articles, puzzles and a comic strip written by Damian Kelleher and drawn by Lee Carey.WEB, New Merlin magazine out today in the UK,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20111021142939weblink">weblink 21 October 2011, 14 September 2011, downthetubes British Comics news site, The monthly magazine cost £3.20 per issue and was distributed in UK newsagents.File:Merlin Wax Figure in Warwick Castle.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Merlin wax work at Warwick CastleWarwick Castle

Exhibitions

Merlin: The Dragon Tower

A Merlin attraction was created at Warwick Castle entitled Merlin: The Dragon Tower, which featured a walkthrough, a projection of Kilgharrah the dragon, Merlin from the BBC TV Series Merlin, or at least a true-to-life wax model-which was created with over 300 measurements—and a catalogue of reference shots of Colin Morgan. Upon seeing his wax work, Morgan said, "Little did I think that when I visited Madame Tussauds as a kid that I would have the honour of having the same fantastic team making a wax figure of myself. It's truly amazing and I can't praise their hard work enough in creating such a brilliant life-like me."WEB, Merlin: The Dragon Tower,weblink dead,weblink 25 July 2014, 17 July 2014, warwick-castle.com, The wax model cost £150,000, and the entire castle experience was part of a £3 million investment by the Merlin Entertainment Group to promote the show.WEB, The Warwick Courier,weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20170119035559weblink">weblink 19 January 2017, 16 August 2011, The attraction closed in 2014 and is now the site of the Warwick Castle Time Tower.

Games

The BBC released two small Merlin-themed video games on the BBC website: a tower defense game called 'Camelot Defence', and an adventure puzzle game named 'Quest for the Mortaeus'.WEB, Merlin Games,weblink live,weblink 17 November 2021, 7 December 2020, BBC, In 2012, a 'real-time cooperative' video game adaptation named 'Merlin: The Game' was announced and launched on Facebook.WEB, 'Merlin: The Game' announced for Facebook,weblink live,weblink 24 June 2021, 7 December 2020, digitalspy.com, It has since been taken offline.

Awards and nominations

• 2009: International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) – Best Original Score for a Television Series (Nom)
• 2009: British Academy Film Awards – Best Interactivity (Nom)
• 2009: Monte-Carlo Television Festival – Outstanding Actor – Drama Series: Colin Morgan (Nom)
• 2009: Monte-Carlo Television Festival – Outstanding Actress – Drama Series: Katie McGrath (Nom)
• 2009: 7th Visual Effects Society Awards – Outstanding Matte Paintings in a Broadcast Program or Commercial: For the Mark of Nimueh. For series 1 (Nom)
• 2009: TV Quick Awards – Best New Drama (Won)
• 2010: TV Quick Awards – Best Family Drama (Nom)
• 2010: British Academy Film Awards – Best Visual Effects (Nom)
• 2010: British Academy Film Awards – Best Design (Nom)
• 2010: British Academy Film Awards – Best Director – Film/Drama (Nom)
• 2010: Monte-Carlo Television Festival – Outstanding Actress – Drama Series: Angel Coulby (Nom)
• 2010: Monte-Carlo Television Festival – Outstanding Actor – Drama Series: Colin Morgan (Nom)
• 2010: Monte-Carlo Television Festival – Outstanding Actor – Drama Series: Bradley James (Nom)
• 2011: British Academy Film Awards – Best Visual Effects (Won)
• 2011: Monte-Carlo Television Festival – Outstanding Actor – Drama Series: Colin Morgan (Nom)
• 2011: Monte-Carlo Television Festival – Outstanding Actress – Drama Series: Katie McGrath (Nom)
• 2011: TV Quick Awards – Best Actor: Colin Morgan (Nom)
• 2011: TV Quick Awards – Best Family Drama (Nom)
• 2012: National Television Awards – Most Popular Drama Series (Nom)
• 2012: Royal Television Society – Best Sound: Drama (Nom)
• 2012: TRIC Awards – TV Drama Programme of the Year (Nom)
• 2012: TV Quick Awards – Best Actor: Colin Morgan (Nom)
• 2012: TV Quick Awards – Best Family Drama (Nom)
• 2013: SFX Awards – Best Actor: Colin Morgan (Won)
• 2013: SFX Awards – Best Actress: Katie McGrath (Nom)
• 2013: Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films – Best Youth-Oriented Series on Television (Nom)
• 2013: National Television Awards – Most Popular Male Drama Performance: Colin Morgan (Won)
• 2013: National Television Awards – Most Popular Drama (Nom)
• 2015: Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films – Best DVD/Blu-Ray Television Release For "The Complete Series" release (Nom)WEB, IMDB: Merlin Awards, IMDb,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20170114061137weblink">weblink 14 January 2017, 8 September 2020,

References

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External links

• WEB, The Adventures of Merlin,weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110426235454weblink">weblink 26 April 2011, , the official global Merlin site
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• {{IMDb title|1199099|Merlin}}
• {{Epguides|Merlin}}
• WEB, Merlin,weblink Syfy,
• WEB, Merlin,weblink NBC,

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