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The Boy Merlin

TV series

The Boy Merlin

8/ 10· 3197925 min1 season · 6 episodes
Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

The Boy Merlin is a Thames Television fantasy show from 1979, starring Ian Rowlands in the title role, about the magician Merlin. Set in Wales during the Dark Ages, the series tells 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.

Created by
Anne Carlton

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended
Season 1

Season 1

6 episodesApril 23, 1979
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  1. S1 E1

    Red Dragon, White Dragon

    Apr 23, 197925 min

    On Connan's land in Carmarthen, and against his wishes, Vortigern is building a great tower. Despite countless sacrifices by Grimbald, Vortigern's court magician, the tower keeps falling down. Iefan, a nobleman of the court, is summoned to

  2. S1 E2

    The Book of Magic

    Apr 30, 197925 min

    Iefan arrives at the Smithy with a gift for Merlin — a beautiful leather-bound book of spells that has belonged to the kings of Carmarthen for generations. Iefan has defied an order to burn the book, and everyone is sworn to secrecy; Grimba

  3. S1 E3

    The Round Table of Destiny

    May 14, 197925 min

    While out hunting, Iefan and King Conaan find a stone table, and Merlin is summoned to explain its meaning. Unfortunately, Merlin's arrival at court coincides with that of Rowena and Grimbald, and when the secret of the table is revealed, M

  4. S1 E4

    The Tide of Vengeance

    May 21, 197925 min

    Octa, brother of Rowena, is angered by Merlin's prophecies, and sets out into the forest to kill him. Dafydd, meanwhile, rescues a mysterious stranger under attack from a vagabond, and takes him home to recover from his ordeal. Merlin quick

  5. S1 E5

    A Gathering of Armies

    Jun 4, 197925 min

    Merlin's grandfather, King Conaan, has joined forces with the Irish leader, Dermot O'Connell, in a plan to overthrow the mighty Vortigern. In a cunning move, Merlin is kidnapped and held hostage to force King Conaan to disband his army. If

  6. S1 E6

    The Lady and the Sword

    Jun 11, 197925 min

    While gathering herbs by the lake, Merlin picks a beautiful orchid in full bloom, and suddenly from the centre of the lake a woman in white, Vivian, Lady of the Lake, materialises. When she reaches the shore, Vivian summons Merlin to take h

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How many seasons of The Boy Merlin are there?
The Boy Merlin has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of The Boy Merlin?
The Boy Merlin has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 11, 1979.
Who stars in The Boy Merlin?
The Boy Merlin stars Ian Rowlands, Donald Houston, Margaret John, Rachel Thomas, Bryan Marshall.

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