Her performance is nuanced and controlled, yet full of rage. When she doesn’t speak, her emotions are plain to see she doesn’t overact, nor is she reduced to smirking. Her confrontation with Arthur reveals the fury of Uther’s daughter and her hatred of her brother. On the other side of things, as the other powerful woman in Arthur’s life, McGrath is stunning as Morgana. “Wars cannot be won without taking risks,” she says to Gaius, and there’s a sense that Guinevere will be a valuable ally to Arthur. Of the performances, Angel Coulby really stands out with her calm and serene countenance.

Merlin’s mistrust of Mordred puts him at loggerheads with the King, whilst Morgana’s trust of Mordred leads to her greatest betrayal to date.

The confrontations between Arthur and Morgana, Merlin and the dragon, and Guinevere and Cefa are all emotional for their own reasons. Colin & Bradley's Merlin Quest was produced by Ian Smith with Luke Baker as assistant producer.The script is once again heavy with drama, mixed with action and magic. In each episode the actors have to complete various challenges and tasks, including questions and games with Merlin bloopers shown regularly. Colin Morgan and Bradley James, who play Merlin and Arthur in Merlin, appear in a weekly series of short (usually 2 to 4 minutes) online videos posted on the official site of Merlin. Shown on BBC Three.Īlthough Merlin Secrets and Magic was not recommissioned for a second series, Colin & Bradley's Merlin Quest was produced to accompany Series 3 of Merlin. In a similar fashion to Doctor Who Confidential, the series looks at the production of each episode of the drama, featuring interviews with cast and crew as well as on-set footage. Ī documentary series created by the BBC called Secrets and Magic was produced to accompany episodes of the second series. Along the way they encounter enthusiasts and experts in Arthurian lore, and visit some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Wales. Stars of the hit drama series Merlin, Colin Morgan and Bradley James, set off across Wales to explore the country's centuries-old connections to the legend of King Arthur and his wizard Merlin. The cast of Merlin gives a quick summary asking to donate money to Children in Need with some bloopers.īBC Wales Exclusive Documentary No. A two-minute sketch for 'Children in Need'. A two-minute sketch for the BBC's ' Children in Need' appeal.Īn apparent sorcerer is on the loose, turning everything modern in Camelot. The kingdom raises money for the great creature Pudsey by throwing rotten vegetables at Merlin.

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