This enchanting children's drama series devised by Anne Carlton and written by Stewart Farrar develops the theme of the single play first shown in 1978 as part of Thames' acclaimed supernatural anthology series Shadows. The play and all six episodes are included in this set complete and uncut. Set in Wales during the Dark Ages the series tell the story of the young apprentice magician Merlin - the grandson of King Conaan fostered by the family of Dafydd Ismena. Merlin s father is unknown; some say he was a demon of the night. His foster-grandmother Myfanwy who also... possesses magical powers is the only one to realise that Merlin's destiny lies at the court of King Arthur and it is she who schools him in magic and witchcraft. However because of the circumstances surrounding his birth Merlin is in constant danger from Vortigern the Saxon High King and his beautiful queen Rowena... [show more]
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play This enchanting children&39;s drama series devised by Anne Carlton and written by Stewart Farrar develops the theme of the single play first shown in 1978 as part of Thames&39; acclaimed supernatural anthology series Shadows The play and all six episodes are included in this set complete and uncut Set in Wales during the Dark Ages the series tell the story of the young apprentice magician Merlin - the grandson of King Conaan fostered by the family of Dafydd Ismena Merlin s father is unknown; some say he was a demon of the night His foster-grandmother Myfanwy who also possesses magical powers is the only one to realise that Merlin&39;s destiny lies at the court of King Arthur and it is she who schools him in magic and witchcraft However because of the circumstances surrounding his birth Merlin is in constant danger from Vortigern the Saxon High King and his beautiful queen Rowena Actors Ian Rowlands Donald Houston & Margaret John Certificate PG Year 1978-1979 Screen Fullscreen 1331 Languages English - Dolby Digital (10) Mono Subtitles None listed Duration 2 hours and 55 minutes (approx)
All six episodes of ITV's 1970s children's drama. Developed from an episode of the 1978 Thames series 'Shadows', which is also included here, the series follows the early life of the apprentice magician Merlin (Ian Rowlands). Growing up in Wales, the grandson of King Conaan, the young Merlin is schooled in the arts of magic by his foster-grandmother, Myfanwy (Rachel Thomas), who alone realises the boy's destiny. Danger, however, is never far away, as Merlin's heritage soon attracts the attention of the Saxon King, Vortigern (Neil McCarthy). Episodes comprise: 'Red Dragon, White Dragon', 'The Book of Magic', 'The Round Table of Destiny', 'The Tide of Vengeance', 'A Gathering of Armies', 'The Lady and the Sword' and 'The Boy Merlin' (Shadows Pilot).
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