BBC conjures up a third series of Merlin
BBC1 has commissioned a third series of the hit fantasy drama Merlin from Shine Television.
The second series of the Saturday evening show has been pulling in a peak of over six million viewers and a 31 per cent audience share.
It has featured a host of high-profile guest stars including Mackenzie Crook, Emilia Fox, Sarah Parish, Charles Dance and Adrian Lester, and continues until the finale on Saturday, December 19.
Johnny Capps, executive producer for Shine, said: "Merlin is ready to burst back onto BBC1 with more action, romance and, of course, magic to delight fans of all ages.
"After the thrilling finale of the current series audiences will be left wondering what happens next - and with so many of Merlin and Arthur's adventures yet to unfold, we can't wait to continue the story."
Merlin stars Colin Morgan as the young wizard Merlin, Bradley James as Prince Arthur, Anthony Head as King Uther, Katie McGrath as Morgana, Angel Coulby as Gwen, Richard Wilson as Gaius, and John Hurt as the voice of the Great Dragon.
The first series has been sold to 52 broadcasters in over 180 countries; series two has so far been sold to more than 40 broadcasters in 165 countries.
Johnny Capps, executive producer for Shine, said: "Merlin is ready to burst back onto BBC1 with more action, romance and, of course, magic to delight fans of all ages.
"After the thrilling finale of the current series audiences will be left wondering what happens next - and with so many of Merlin and Arthur's adventures yet to unfold, we can't wait to continue the story."
Merlin stars Colin Morgan as the young wizard Merlin, Bradley James as Prince Arthur, Anthony Head as King Uther, Katie McGrath as Morgana, Angel Coulby as Gwen, Richard Wilson as Gaius, and John Hurt as the voice of the Great Dragon.
The first series has been sold to 52 broadcasters in over 180 countries; series two has so far been sold to more than 40 broadcasters in 165 countries.
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