Read the synopsis, watch the promo trailer, and check out 30 images from Merlin S02E04 ‘Lancelot and Guinevere’.

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Read the synopsis, watch the promo trailer, and check out more than three dozen promo images from Merlin S02E03 ‘The Nightmare Begins’.

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Watch the promo trailer and check out a heap of promo images from Merlin S02E02 ‘The Once and Future Queen’.

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Here’s a ton of images from the premiere episode of Merlin’s second series with, surprisingly, no images of Merlin himself.   Can’t have everything I suppose.

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A new teaser trailer has been released promoting the second season of Merlin (referred to as the second series in the UK).

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The BBC has announced the second season of hit series Merlin will kick off on Saturday nights this autumn in the UK.

Colin Morgan returns as Merlin, who must fulfil his destiny to protect the young Prince Arthur (Bradley James) and the kingdom of Camelot, a place where magic has been banned by the ruthless King Uther (Anthony Head).

Also returning are Katie McGrath as Morgana, Angel Coulby as Gwen, Richard Wilson as Gaius and John Hurt as the voice of the Great Dragon.

Bethan Jones, Executive Producer for BBC, said: “With its combination of fantasy, humour and adventure Merlin has firmly established itself as a Saturday evening family fixture.  It’s great to be working again with the brilliant Shine team who have put together a thrilling second series.”

Merlin is executive produced by the award-winning Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy for Shine Television, with Bethan Jones executive producer for BBC.

Johnny Capps, Executive Producer for Shine Television, says: “We’re thrilled to be producing another series of Merlin for the BBC.  It’s going to be bigger, bolder and more action-packed than ever, with great new villains, white knuckle fight sequences and hilarious comic fun for the whole family to enjoy.”

The series will once again enjoy top CGI effects from The Mill, the Oscar-winning visual and special effects team behind Gladiator and Doctor Who.

US fans will get their chance to see season one of Merlin when it premieres on the NBC Sunday June 21 at 8pm (Merlin has replaced Kings in that timeslot).

Source: BBC Press Release

Doctor Who has been nominated for ‘Best Drama Series’ in the 2009 British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA). It’s the first time the series has been nominated by the British Awards ceremony since 2006.

Fantasy series Merlin also received a nomination for ‘Best Interactivity’ which recognizes the degree to which a series employs multiple mediums to extend fan interactivity with the show, including websites, downloads and so forth.

The BAFTA’s will take place in London on 26 April.

Visit the BAFTA Website for more information.

NBC have announced that the first season of Merlin, a series that tells the story of the King Arthur legend from a time when Merlin and Arthur are young, will air on Sundays commencing June 21 at 8pm.  It has been slated to replace Kings (which itself only premiered last Sunday).

The first season of Merlin consists of a 13-part medieval drama centred in the mythical city of Camelot.  In the story Merlin is a young man who’s magical powers continue to grow, and who establishes a not so friendly relationship with Prince Arthur upon arriving in Camelot.  The series has plenty of magic, sword fights, battles against the undead, monsters and even dragons.

The character of Merlin is played by little known Colin Morgan (who also appeared in Doctor Who ‘Midnight’).  Arthur is played by Bradley James (who’s only other appearances were Dis/Connected and a spot in an episode of Inspector Lewis).  Both are virtual newcomers to the screen but you wouldn’t know it as both are perfectly suited to their roles.

Richard Wilson (Doctor Who ‘The Doctor Dances’ and ‘The Empty Child’ as well as 17 feature films) plays Merlin’s mentor Gaius, whilst Anthony Head (Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Doctor Who ‘School Reunion‘) plays Uther Pendragon, the King and Arthurs father.  The series also stars Katie McGrath as Morgana, Angel Coulby as Gwen, and Michelle Ryan (Bionic Woman / Doctor Who ‘Planet of the Dead‘) as Nimueh.  John Hurt (Alien / V for Vendetta / Outlander) provides the voice of the major Dragon in the series.

The series has already been green lit for a second season after drawing excellent audience numbers in the UK.

Merlin has also been nominated in this years Visual Effects Society Awards for Outstanding Matte Paintings in a Broadcast Program.

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Trailer for Merlin:

Visit the Official Merlin BBC Website