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The Darkest Hour - Part 1

Merlin Series 4
Episode 1 of 13

Fantasy drama series. When Morgana wrenches open the gates to the Other World, only one thing is certain - nothing will ever be the same again.

Merlin faces his toughest challenge yet when Morgana's blinkered determination threatens not only Arthur's future, but the very balance of the world. With her magic stronger than ever, the sorceress summons the mighty Callieach to tear open the veil between the worlds. Hellish creatures pour forth, killing any who succumb to their touch. With Uther a shadow of his former self, it falls to Arthur and his loyal knights, including Lancelot, to protect the kingdom. But it will take more than just swords to vanquish their enemy and Merlin is shocked to the core when he discovers the only way to restore the equilibrium requires a sacrifice of unimaginable proportions.

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50 minutes

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Sat 27 Apr 2013 12:05
CBBC

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Credits

Merlin Colin Morgan
Arthur Bradley James
Uther Pendragon Anthony Head
Gaius Richard Wilson
Morgause Emilia Fox
Agravaine Nathaniel Parker
Sir Lancelot Santiago Cabrera
Voice of the Dragon John Hurt
Morgana Katie McGrath
Gwen Angel Coulby
The Cailleach Gemma Jones
Sir Leon Rupert Young
Sir Gwaine Eoin Macken
Sir Elyan Adetomiwa Edun
Sir Percival Tom Hopper
Drea Katie Moore
Audrey Zee Asha
Ferryman James Greene
Rescued Child William Rowlands
Writer Julian Jones
Producer Johnny Capps
Producer Julian Murphy
Director Alice Troughton

Broadcasts

  • Sat 1 Oct 2011 19:50
    BBC One
  • Fri 7 Oct 2011 19:00
    BBC Three
  • Christmas Day 2011 16:15
    BBC HD
  • Fri 26 Apr 2013 18:00
    CBBC
  • Sat 27 Apr 2013 12:05
    CBBC

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