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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

Colin Morgan

Bradley James

Angel Coulby

Katie McGrath

Adetomiwa Edun

Richard Wilson

Rupert Young

Tom Hopper

Eoin Macken

Kelly Wenham

John Hurt

Julian Jones

Johnny Capps

Julian Murphy

Ashley Way

Merlin: Series 5: Episode 6: The Dark Tower

The Dark Tower

Episode 6

Episode 6: The Dark Tower

Series 5

BBC One - Merlin, Series 5, The Dark Tower

Morgana uses Gwen to lure Arthur into a deadly trap, imprisoning her in the Dark Tower.

Fantasy drama series. When Gwen is snatched away, Merlin knows there can be only one person responsible: Morgana. Gwen is used to lure Arthur into a deadly trap.

When Gwen is snatched from Camelot without warning, Merlin knows there can be only one person responsible: Morgana. Arthur is determined to rescue his queen, but it will not be easy; she is locked in the Dark Tower, a place that haunts the dreams of men... 

Arthur and his knights must embark on a quest like no other, battling through a landscape riddled with hidden dangers, perilous obstacles and magical beings. As they near their goal, Merlin's sense of dread reaches breaking point. What twisted game is Morgana playing? And more importantly, just what is the final test that awaits them in the tower?

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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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