5.8 /10 1 Votes
Starring Ian Rowlands Original language(s) English No. of episodes 6 First episode date 23 April 1979 Number of episodes 6 Genre Medieval fantasy | 5.8/10 IMDb Country of origin United Kingdom No. of series 1 Producer(s) Pamela Lonsdale Network Thames Television Written by Stewart Farrar Cast Margaret John | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Similar Ace of Wands, Dramarama, Arthur of the Britons, Children of the Stones, The Adventures of Black B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The boy merlin the complete series
The Boy Merlin is a Thames Television fantasy show from 1979, starring Ian Rowlands in the title role, about the magician Merlin. It was inspired by a one-off drama of the same name, broadcast in 1978.
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The boy merlin shadows pilot
Synopsis
Merlin, the illegitimate son of a princess and the grandson of King Conaan is made unwelcome at court. He is fostered by a local smith and his wife, from whom he learns the worth of honest labour. His foster-grandmother, Myfanwy, however is able to see his future, and teaches the boy the magic he will need in King Arthur's service. Unfortunately, the Saxon king, Vortigern, gets wind of Merlin's powers, and his location and takes steps to cause problems for the young magician.
Production
The series was devised by Anne Carlton and was based on an episode of the series Shadows called "The Boy Merlin" (directed by Vic Hughes and broadcast 11 October 1978).
Broadcast
It was broadcast in the UK on ITV in 6 episodes from 1980/04/11 to 1980/05/16, having been postponed from 1979 due to a strike by television workers. It was also shown in Ireland and Australia.
Cast
DVD release
The series, including the pilot episode, was released by Network DVD on 2 May 2011.