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Merlin

Drama: SciFi & Fantasy

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

Simulcast of network BBC One in high definition. From 03/11/2010

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Simulcast of BBC One Northern Ireland in high definition. From 24/10/2012

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Merlin: Series 5

Bradley James

Colin Morgan

Frances Tomelty

Sian Thomas

Helen Schlesinger

Andrew Tiernan

Richard Wilson

Angel Coulby

John Hurt

Alexander Vlahos

Tom Hopper

Adetomiwa Edun

Rupert Young

Eoin Macken

Richard McBrien

Johnny Capps

Julian Murphy

Ashley Way

Merlin: Series 5: Episode 5: The Disir

The Disir

Episode 5

Episode 5: The Disir

Series 5

BBC One - Merlin, Series 5, The Disir

When Arthur angers the ancient Disir, Merlin must make the hardest decision of his life.

Fantasy drama series. When Arthur angers the ancient Disir, their fury rains down on Camelot, leading Merlin to make the hardest decision of his life.

In the inky depths of an ancient pool, three soothsayers cast a dark judgment upon the king of Camelot. But despite Merlin's warnings, headstrong Arthur refuses to take the words of the Disir seriously, and their fury rains down on Camelot. Only the greatest sacrifice can appease them, and with the kingdom in jeopardy, is it one that Arthur is prepared to make? Faced with the king's uncertainty, Merlin has just one chance to save him from his destiny - but this decision comes at the highest price.

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Fantasy-drama based on Arthurian legend - Camelot is at the height of its golden age.

Camelot is at the height of its golden age. With Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table at his side, Arthur has never felt stronger.

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