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Merlin

Drama: SciFi & Fantasy

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

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Merlin: Series 2

Sarah Parish

Anthony Head

Colin Morgan

Adam Godley

Richard Wilson

John Hurt

Bradley James

Angel Coulby

Katie McGrath

Michael Cronin

Rhys Rusbatch

Howard Overman

Johnny Capps

Julian Murphy

David Moore

Merlin: Series 2: Episode 5: Beauty and the Beast - Part 1

Beauty and the Beast - Part 1

Episode 5

Episode 5: Beauty and the Beast - Part 1

Series 2

BBC One - Merlin, Series 2, Beauty and the Beast - Part 1

Uther is captivated by the beautiful Lady Catrina, who Merlin suspects to be a troll.

Fantasy drama. Uther is captivated by the beautiful Lady Catrina. His flirting appals Arthur, and Merlin is wary - he suspects her to be a troll.

Uther is captivated by his latest guest, the beautiful Lady Catrina. Arthur is appalled by his father's flirting, but Merlin is wary for a different reason - he suspects she is really a troll! 

Catrina and her strange servant are welcomed into the heart of Camelot, and it is up to Merlin to prove she is a monster and save Uther from ruin. Unfortunately, Catrina has her sights set on a far greater prize than the king's heart - can Merlin overcome her powerful troll magic before it is too late?

BBC One

Fantasy-drama based on Arthurian Legend - you can't escape destiny.

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