MERLIN 2008 Tv-series Sept'08

[Boatman]

www.thependragon.co.uk/MerlinBBC2008.htm

Set in the mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began, this adaptation of the much loved tale focuses on Merlin as a young wizard on the cusp of adulthood and his ongoing clashes with a young King Arthur.

Anthony Head, an actor best known for his part in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, has confirmed that the BBC are filming a TV series called Merlin which will fill a prime Saturday night slot.

Head will play Uther Pendragon while Richard Wilson will also star in the opening episode which is set to air in September 2008. The series is being filmed in Wales.

The 13 episode series is being produced by Shine Limited for BBC Wales and will follow the relationship of Merlin and Prince Arthur.

Bionic Woman and Eastenders star, Michelle Ryan, will be making a guest appearance in the series playing the character Nimway.

[Woody]

I'd heard rumours ages ago about this, glad its been made! Definitley my sort of thing and its not replacing Robin Hood, but it will be shown in the saturday night prime time slot! Well i hope it ain't replacing Robin Hood, i actually quite enjoy that too, no awards for acting but just switch off the old noggin and enjoy the fun!

Woody

[sistermoon]

Richard Wilson was quoted in the Mirror as saying he'd be wearing a wig for this role.

I hope it doesn't get overshadowed by the Strictly Come Dancing mularkey!

[Boatman]

Sept 7, 2008 14:19:47 GMT sistermoon said:

Richard Wilson was quoted in the Mirror as saying he'd be wearing a wig for this role.

I hope it doesn't get overshadowed by the Strictly Come Dancing mularkey!

It was a superb opening episode I thought!

Anyone else see it?

[Woody]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! I missed it ...............gonna have to see if i can find a repeat or see if i can get that i-player thing going..........

Woody

["Rock On!" with Shane Carlson]

Keep waiting for the long haired Victor Meldrew to break into "I don't belieeeeeeeeeeve it!!".

Merlin's not the same without his long beard, pointy hat and frock!! ;D

Only kidding...

For me the jury is still out...I'll give it another couple of episodes before passing judgement.

[Boatman]

Sept 25, 2008 11:29:42 GMT "Rock On!" with Shane Carlson said:

Keep waiting for the long haired Victor Meldrew to break into "I don't belieeeeeeeeeeve it!!"..

Actually Shane, so did I!

As for Merlin, there is another 12 episodes to go, so by then I'm sure he will be wearing a pointy hat and waving his wand about! (ooh err)

[Woody]

I keep bloody missing this but manged to catch the repeat of ep 2 this afternoon! I'm actually quite enjoying this, its entertaining, but it takes massive liberties with the arthurian legend, but its decent popcorn TV!

Woody

[sistermoon]

I kept wanting Richard Wilson to say 'I don't belieeeeeve it!' too!

Did anyone else think of 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' on seeing that Michelle Ryan was cast as Nimueh?

'A-nimueh, A-nimueh...' (etc.) ;D

[sistermoon]

Was the actor who plays the young Arthur in the Star Stories Take That episode as Mark Owen?

[Boatman]

This is a great series, very well thought out, really enjoyed it so far, though missed a few episodes due to a couple of power cuts.

Where's Merlin when you need him eh?