Merlin: Secrets and Magic - Season 1

Merlin: Secrets and Magic - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes13
DatesSep 20, 2009 - Dec 21, 2009

Episodes

Merlin Time
Season 1Episode 115 min

Merlin Time

As Merlin returns to our screens, Secrets and Magic celebrates the young wizard and looks at Merlin's most memorable adventures. Speaking to the cast and crew, we celebrate that Merlin is back ... and bigger than ever!

Talking to the cast and crew, we look back to series one and Merlin's first adventures at Camelot, and talk in depth to Merlin actor Colin Morgan about how Merlin's character has developed through series one and hints to adventures still to come for our young wizard.

All this, plus Secrets and Magic follows the cast and crew to France where we join guest actor Mackenzie Crook on set for the filming of a complicated CGI sequence.

Sep 20, 2009
Fit for a King
Season 1Episode 215 min

Fit for a King

Merlin: Secrets and Magic travels to France to go behind the scenes for the filming of the latest action sequences. Speaking to cast and crew, we witness just what it took to make the episode's epic jousting tournament. Plus, Bradley James talks about what attracted him to the role of Prince Arthur and looks at how his character has developed.

Oct 2, 2009
Casting the Magic
Season 1Episode 315 min

Casting the Magic

As Morgana comes to terms with her magical powers, Merlin: Secrets and Magic gets mystical with the king's ward. Speaking to Katie McGrath, we look back at how her character has developed from when we first met her, and look forward to what this will mean for her future. Plus, we hear from the show's producers about casting the show and we go on set with guest actor Colin Salmon.

Oct 9, 2009
Maid to Be Queen
Season 1Episode 415 min

Maid to Be Queen

Merlin: Secrets and Magic takes an in-depth look at Guinevere, played by Angel Coulby. From lowly maid to the future queen of Camelot, we find out what makes Angel tick and how she got the role of the woman who'll melt Prince Arthur's heart.

Oct 12, 2009
Trolly Dolly
Season 1Episode 515 min

Trolly Dolly

On location in France, Merlin: Secrets and Magic goes behind the scenes to gatecrash a right royal wedding. Guest star Sarah Parish explains just what it takes to turn into the troll that softens Camelot's stern king. Plus, unmasking the secrets behind the show's incredible prosthetic make-up.

Oct 24, 2009
Con-troll Freak
Season 1Episode 615 min

Con-troll Freak

Merlin: Secrets and Magic takes a look at Camelot's odd couple, King Uther Pendragon and his troll wife Catrina. No stranger to fantasy fiction, cast and crew reflect at what the esteemed actor Anthony Head has brought to this regal role and we go backstage once more to see the troublesome troll in action.

Nov 2, 2009
Witch Hunt
Season 1Episode 715 min

Witch Hunt

Merlin: Secrets and Magic goes on location with Richard Wilson (and a wig named Martin) as he is roughed up by a frightening new villain, the Witchfinder, played by Charles Dance. Dance discusses his contributions to the character and reveals a surprising hidden talent.

Nov 9, 2009
A Family Affair
Season 1Episode 815 min

A Family Affair

Merlin: Secrets and Magic gets the lowdown on the mysterious Morgause, played by Emilia Fox, and goes behind the scenes to speak to the cast and crew and find out how they filmed the epic family fight between Prince Arthur and his father King Uther.

Nov 16, 2009
Hard Work and Heartbreak
Season 1Episode 915 min

Hard Work and Heartbreak

Featuring an in-depth look at leading man Merlin, played by Colin Morgan, the hardest-working lad in Camelot. His new love interest Freya is also profiled, plus how the elements conspired against the filming of the episode's climactic final scene.

Nov 22, 2009
Love Fool
Season 1Episode 1015 min

Love Fool

As the heads of the kingdoms converge on Camelot, Merlin: Secrets and Magic takes a behind the scenes look at the latest episode, Sweet Dreams. On location in France, Secrets and Magic finds out how this humorous episode was made and witnesses the fun that the cast have in between takes.

Nov 28, 2009
Beauty and the Thief
Season 1Episode 1115 min

Beauty and the Thief

Merlin: Secrets and Magic goes behind the scenes to see an epic sword fight where Arthur gets to flex his princely pecs. Plus, the return of the cute but evil little munchkin Mordred, and cast and crew talk also about how the arrival of bad boy Alvarr affects the magical Morgana.

Dec 6, 2009
The Dragon's Den
Season 1Episode 1215 min

The Dragon's Den

Behind the scenes of the fantasy series Merlin. Features a look at how the sequences with the devious dragon, played by John Hurt, were filmed.

Dec 13, 2009
That's a Wrap
Season 1Episode 1315 min

That's a Wrap

Backstage footage and interviews from the fantasy drama series Merlin. Featuring a look at the explosive series finale. Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season.

Dec 21, 2009

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