BBC re-commissions Merlin

BBC One Controller Jay Hunt has confirmed that Merlin, the channel’s re-telling of the Arthurian legend, is to return for a second series with stars Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Anthony Head and Richard Wilson all set to reprise their roles.

My TV weekend

Modern and classic drama were the centre point of this weekend’s telly viewing, plus I finally got to see Peter Kay’s hilarious and painfully accurate spoof of the X-Factor and I’m wishing the week away so I can see what BBC One’s Apparitions has in store for us in the series finale.

The curse of ‘Oh, that’ll do’ TV

I’m not sure if it’s always been with us and I’ve just not noticed before but there seems to be a growing amount of ‘Oh, that’ll do’ TV – programs where the writing is blatantly unbelievable and yet no-one involved seems to care.

Colin Morgan discusses Merlin

Actor Colin Morgan discusses his title role in BBC One’s latest Saturday night night drama series, Merlin, which starts Saturday, 20th September.

Merlin Comes To BBC One in September

BBC One will be hoping Merlin help to enchant audiences when the 13-part series starts this September.

This new take on the legend follows the unlikely friendship of would-be wizard Merlin (Colin Morgan) and Prince Arthur (Bradley James). The cast also includes Richard Wilson as Gaius, Anthony Head as King Uther Pendragon, rising star Angel Coulby as Guinevere and newcomer Katie McGrath as Morgana.

BBC One Announces Merlin

After taking audiences to an improbably modern Nottingham in Robin Hood, BBC One is preparing to jump back to before the dawn of history with Merlin – a new 13 part series airing this autumn.
Colin Morgan stars as Merlin with Bradley James appearing as Arthur, the newcomers are joined by Richard Wilson as Gauis and [...]