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. Julie Gardner, Head of Drama, BBC Wales, said: "We are thrilled that audiences have entered into the magical world of Camelot and Merlin … [Read more...]
My TV weekend
December 15, 2008 By
Over the weekend I’ve watched hours of top class drama on ITV, worryingly all of it 30 years old and all on ITV4. Mostly through a lack of effort, the network seems incapable of producing anything to match the heights and longevity of perma-hits Minder or The Professionals. So instead of even trying to offer any drama, ITV1 gave most of it’s Saturday night schedule to the ghoul-fest … [Read more...]
The curse of ‘Oh, that’ll do’ TV
December 11, 2008 By
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. There was a pretty spectacular example in last week’s Merlin. It makes no sense for any character in a series where magic is known to have … [Read more...]
Colin Morgan discusses Merlin
September 19, 2008 By
Actor Colin Morgan discusses his title role in BBC One’s latest Saturday night night drama series, Merlin, which starts this Saturday, 20th September. You’d be forgiven for thinking Morgan was born to play the part of history’s most famous sorcerer. He was warming up for the role when he was just three. “Even when I was really young I wanted to perform and do shows. I also … [Read more...]
