Merlin Series 1 DVD

Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Set in the mythical city of Camelot in a time before history began this epic magical and adventure-packed adaptation of the much loved tale follows the young Merlin&s enthralling encounters with the young Prince Arthur The mythical city of Camelot in a time before history began is a fantastical realm of legendary beasts and mysterious peoples In this dangerous world magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant Uther Pendragon Merlin a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers arrives at the gates of Camelot as a young man sent by his mother to start a new life Though bright-eyed with wonder the young sorcerer quickly makes enemies including the heir to Uther&s crown the
headstrong Prince Arthur Guided by Uther&s wise physician Gaius Merlin is soon using his talents not just to survive but also to unlock Camelot&s mystical secrets And as he does so he discovers that his destiny and that of the kingdom&s young leader in waiting Arthur are inextricably linked Episode One Merlin a young country boy arrives at the great city of Camelot to find a young man at the gallows - the result of King Uther outlawing magic in his kingdom As Merlin makes his way to find Gaius the Court Physician he begins to realise that the world he has entered is full of danger Episode Two Valiant arrives in Camelot intent on winning the infamous sword tournament As a disgruntled Merlin gets to grips with his arduous duties as Arthur&s new servant he notices the fighter has an unfair
advantage Episode Three As a magical plague takes a deathly grip on Camelot Merlin takes pity on Gwen whose father is dying with the disease Evading a curfew Merlin risks his life to deliver a magical power to cure her father However his pleasure soon turns to shock as Gwen is arrested for using magic Episode Four Suspecting it is poisoned Merlin drinks from Prince Arthur&s cup He falls into a com and can only be saved from certain death by a flower that grows deep within the forest of Balor Arthur is ready to defy the King and embark on the quest but is he prepared for the trials and danger he will encounter? Episode Five A great fighter by the name of Lancelot arrives in Camelot but despite his bravery and skill his ambition to be a knight is thwarted by his low birth - only Arthur and
Merlin appear to recognise his true worth Meanwhile a terrifying winged beast approaches Camelot leaving the kingdom in desperate need of a hero Episode Six When a physician the scarred Edwin saves the dying Morgana and impresses Uther with his skills he is soon supplanting Gaius&s position in the court But soon Merlin and Gaius make shocking discoveries about this mysterious stranger Episode 7 When Arthur becomes besotted with a mysterious girl he could lose more than just his heart Episode 8 A young druid boy on the run in Camelot is condemned to death by Uther but Merlin Arthur and Morgana feel compelled to help him Episode 9 A mysterious Black Knight crashes his horse in through a window to challenge the knights of Camelot to single combat Episode 10 Merlin&s village is under attack
from a ruthless group of bandits but can Merlin Arthur Morgana and Gwen save them? Episode 11 When Arthur kills a unicorn - a prize beast - his knights celebrate but the prince has inadvertently brought a curse upon Camelot Episode 12 When Gwen&s father is arrested by Uther for helping a sorcerer Morgana reveals a surprising side of her character Episode 13 As Arthur&s life hangs in the balance Merlin is the only one who can save him - but at what price? Actors Santiago Cabrera Angel Coulby Louise Dylan Anthony Head Bradley James Katie McGrath Colin Morgan Michelle Ryan & Richard Wilson Certificate PG Year 2008 Languages English Duration 9 hours and 45 minutes (approx)