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Merlin

Drama: SciFi & Fantasy

Fantasy drama based on the legend of King Arthur and Merlin.

Series 1

Merlin: Series 1

John Hurt

Richard Wilson

Anthony Head

Michelle Ryan

Colin Morgan

Bradley James

Angel Coulby

Katie McGrath

Clive Russell

Jamie Kenna

Sue de Beauvoir

Ben Vanstone

Merlin: Series 1: Episode 4: The Poisoned Chalice

The Poisoned Chalice

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Episode 4: The Poisoned Chalice

BBC One - Merlin, Series 1, The Poisoned Chalice

Nimueh returns to Camelot and poisons Merlin. Can Arthur save him in time?

Fantasy adventure series based on the legend of King Arthur. The evil sorceress Nimueh returns to Camelot and poisons Merlin. Can Arthur save him?

The evil sorceress Nimueh (Michelle Ryan) is back to wreak havoc on Camelot. This time Merlin is her target, and she tricks the young warlock into drinking from a poisoned chalice, causing him to fall dangerously ill.

Arthur must venture to the caves deep beneath the forest of Balor to obtain the antidote, but he does not realise he is walking into a trap. Determined to thwart his quest, Nimueh does everything she can to stop him.

Can Arthur overcome these magical hurdles and make it back in time to save his friend?

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Fantasy-drama based on Arthurian Legend - keep the magic secret.

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