Merlin
Merlin (also known as The Adventures of Merlin) is a British fantasy-adventure drama television programme, loosely based on the Arthurian legends regarding the close relations of Merlin and King Arthur. Created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps, Julian Murphy for the BBC, it was broadcast for five series on BBC One, between 20 September 2008 to 24 December 2012. The programme starred Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Richard Wilson, Angel Coulby, Katie McGrath and John Hurt.
| Also known as | The Adventures of Merlin
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| Created by | Julian Jones
Jake Michie Johnny Capps Julian Murphy |
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 based on
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developed by
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| Written by | Julian Jones
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screenplay by
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story by
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directed by
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creative director
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presented by
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| Judges |
judges
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| Voices of |
voices of
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| Narrated by |
narrated by
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| Music by |
music by
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| Theme music composer | Rob Lane
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| Opening theme | "Merlin's Arrival at Camelot"
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| Ending theme | "The Call of Destiny"
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| Composer | Rob Lane
Rohan Stevenson |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom
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| Original language | English
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| No. of seasons | 5
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| No. of episodes | 65 (list of episodes)
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PRODUCTION
| Executive producer | Julie Gardner
Bethan Jones |
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producer
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| News editor |
news editor
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| Production location | Wales
France |
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cinematography
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animator
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editor
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camera setup
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| Running time | 45–50 minutes
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| First shown in |
first shown in
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| Original release | 20 September 2008 –
24 December 2012 |
CHRONOLOGY
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preceded by
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followed by
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The Dragon: (voiceover) In a land of myth, and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. His name... Merlin.
- The distributor FremantleMedia Enterprises sold series one to 52 broadcasters in more than 180 countries, and the sales of series two resulted in buyers in more than 165 countries.
- In casting the role of Arthur, the decision was between Bradley James (who took the part) and Ben Mansfield.
- Colin Morgan often has to stand indoors or in the shade when he's not shooting to avoid looking pale in one scene and tanned in the next.
- Camelot Knights included: Sir Owain, Sir Pellinore, Sir Bedivere, Sir Leon, Sir Lancelot, Sir Percival, Sir Gwaine, Sir Elyan, Sir Mordred.
- Two part episodes include:
- S2, Episodes 5-6 Beauty and the Beast
- S3, Episodes 1-2, The Tears of Uther Pendragon
- S3, Episodes 12-13, The Coming of Arthur
- S4. Episodes 1-2, The Darkest Hour
- S4, Episodes 12-13, Sword in the Stone
- S5, Episodes 1-2, Arthur's Bane
- S5, Episodes 12-13, Diamond of the Day
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