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'', a British fantasy television series, began on 20 September 2008 and ended on 13 December 2008. Regular cast members for the first series include Colin Morgan,

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, Katie McGrath, Angel Coulby, Anthony Head, Richard Wilson, and

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as the voice of the Great Dragon. The first series contained thirteen episodes, with 7.15 million tuning into the premier and 6.27 for the series finale. It was the only series to be comprised completely of stand-alone episodes. Before the series finale, the BBC confirmed that the series was renewed for a further 13 episode second series. Series 2 premiered on 19 September 2009.

Plot

Merlin and Arthur must work together to protect the great kingdom of Camelot against dark sorcery. But Merlin faces a tough challenge in hiding his dark secret from his best friends. Because the only way to fight magic... is with magic.

Cast

Main cast

* Colin Morgan as

* Angel Coulby as

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as Arthur * Katie McGrath as Morgana * Anthony Head as Uther Pendragon * Richard Wilson as Gaius

Recurring

as the

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(voice) * Michelle Ryan as

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* Michael Cronin as Geoffrey of Monmouth *David Durham as

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*Caroline Faber as Hunith

Guest stars

* Eve Myles as Lady Helen/ Mary Collins * Will Mellor as

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* Julian Rhind-Tutt as Edwin * Clive Russell as Bayard * Santiago Cabrera as

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* Kenneth Cranham as Aulfric *

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* Asa Butterfield as

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* Alexander Siddig as

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* Joe Dempsie as

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* Frank Finlay as Anhora * Cal MacAninch as

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* Ed Coleman as Morris

Episodes

References

{{Merlin Merlin (2008 TV series) 2008 British television seasons