Merlin star Colin Morgan has revealed that most people assume he is English because of the accent he uses on the show.
The 23-year-old is originally from Northern Ireland and told SFX magazine:
“One of my mates told me that a work colleague was saying, ‘Is that your friend who does Merlin? His accent’s really changed’. Well, yeah, it’s called acting!
It’s going to be a mammoth night of TV viewing this Saturday. Merlin returns at 6.40pm, then into the first Strictly Come Dancing of the year, followed by some hasty channel hopping between the BBC and ITV’s X Factor.
Merlin may have got distinctly mediocre ratings when it aired in American earlier this summer, but I really enjoyed series one and will be sure to tune in for season two. It’s not as if I have a choice, my kids love the show too!
Pirates Of The Caribbean star Mackenzie Crook will make a guest appearance on the new series of BBC One’s Merlin.
Crook will play creepy Cedric, who is out to undermine Merlin and ingratiate himself with Prince Arthur.
Cutting It actress Sarah Parish, Hustle’s Adrian Lester and Charles Dance will also show up throughout the series.
Strictly Come Dancing finalist Rachel Stevens has reportedly signed up for BBC fantasy drama, Merlin.
The second series of the show is set to return to our screens later this year and Beeb bosses are said to have been so impressed with Stevens on Strictly that they snapped up the chance to have her on the Saturday night show.
BBC have officially confirmed that there will be a second series of fantasy drama, Merlin, not much of a surprise for anyone who saw the To Be Continued……text at the end of the last episode.
Merlin has performed well since it launched on 20 September 2008, averaging an audience of 6.2 million viewers for the first eight episodes, with a 28% average share. I can say personally that it was certainly more enjoyable than Robin Hood, BBC’s last attempt to fill the Doctor Who slot.
Uther’s past comes back to haunt him when a mysterious Black Knight rides into Camelot. The visitor quickly makes his presence felt, throwing down his gauntlet and challenging the Knights of Camelot to mortal combat.
One of Northern Ireland’s best known young actors will be hoping to cast a magic spell over this year’s BBC Children in Need appeal on Friday in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for local projects.
Armagh-born Colin Morgan, star of the BBC’s hugely popular Saturday night drama series Merlin, was in Belfast this week to lend his support to Arts Care Northern Ireland ClownDoctors, one of the many local projects which have benefitted from funding by BBC Children in Need over the past year.
The arrival of a young druid boy forces Merlin to choose between the child’s life and his own destiny, as the magical family drama continues.
When a druid and his young boy apprentice are caught in Camelot, the terrified pair make a desperate bid for freedom, with guards in hot pursuit. Throughout the chase, Merlin hears the boy’s telepathic cries for help. Unsure what is happening, he is increasingly concerned and feels compelled to help the terrified child. Merlin ushers the child inside the nearest door, only to find Morgana and Gwen hiding there. To his surprise, when the guards knock on the door, Morgana covers for the boy and the guards pass.
Arthur’s chivalry leads to danger when he comes to the rescue of Sophia, a damsel in distress, and her father, Aulfric. When Sophia uses more than just her feminine charms to take control of Arthur’s heart, Merlin’s suspicions are aroused. Who are this mysterious pair, and what do they want with Arthur?
Tomorrow at 7:30pm – BBC1
When the Lady Morgana is struck down with a mysterious illness, Gaius is at a loss for a cure. Thankfully a new physician, Edwin Muirden, is on hand to bring the King’s ward back from the brink.
Merlin airs tonight on BBC One at 5.50pm
On a trip to the forest, Merlin is attacked by a terrifying winged monster. Help comes from an unexpected quarter when a heroic stranger fights off the beast. His name? Lancelot.
Keen to repay this debt, Merlin resolves to help his new friend become a Knight of Camelot. But at what cost? For Lancelot is not of noble blood, and to change the pages of destiny is a dangerous game. With the mysterious creature still on the loose, Merlin’s actions could have disastrous consequences for Camelot – and for Arthur.
Tomorrow at 5:55pm – BBC1
Bayard and the knights of the Western Isles are welcomed to Camelot for a feast celebrating a union between the two kingdoms, as BBC One’s adventure-packed family drama continues. Nimueh, however, has other plans. Posing as a serving girl, she infiltrates Bayard’s party and enters Camelot with a view to seeking revenge on Merlin.
Unaware of her true identity, Merlin befriends the young serving girl. Once she has gained his trust, Nimueh warns him that Bayard isn’t the friend he seems as he plans to poison Arthur.
Bayard and the knights of the Western Isles are welcomed to Camelot for a feast celebrating a union between the two kingdoms, as BBC One’s adventure-packed family drama continues. Nimueh, however, has other plans. Posing as a serving girl, she infiltrates Bayard’s party and enters Camelot with a view to seeking revenge on Merlin.
Unaware of her true identity, Merlin befriends the young serving girl. Once she has gained his trust, Nimueh warns him that Bayard isn’t the friend he seems as he plans to poison Arthur. Read more & comment »
Former Bionic Woman actress, Michelle Ryan has revealed that the role of Nimueh in BBC One drama, Merlin, has been one of her favourite roles to date. Michelle is thrilled that what was intended to be a one episode job has spun into something much more substantial.
Ryan told MSN: “I think it has been one of my favourite jobs ever. I say that about every job but they just keep getting better and better. Read more & comment »
Former Hollyoaks actor, Will Mellor, has described his role in the second episode of Merlin as his dream job. In the episode Mellor played evil Knight Valiant and I didn’t actually think he did the role any justice whatsoever.
“It was phenomenal, what dreams are made of,” Mellor told the Manchester Evening News. “I had a great character to play, with horse riding and sword fighting in a stunning setting.”
However the high temperatures in Paris posed a problem during filming for Mellor due to his bulky costume. Read more & comment »
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