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The Darkest Hour - Part 1

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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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Sat 27 Apr 201312:05

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Credits

RoleContributor
MerlinColin Morgan
ArthurBradley James
Uther PendragonAnthony Head
GaiusRichard Wilson
MorgauseEmilia Fox
AgravaineNathaniel Parker
Sir LancelotSantiago Cabrera
Voice of the DragonJohn Hurt
MorganaKatie McGrath
GwenAngel Coulby
The CailleachGemma Jones
Sir LeonRupert Young
Sir GwaineEoin Macken
Sir ElyanAdetomiwa Edun
Sir PercivalTom Hopper
DreaKatie Moore
AudreyZee Asha
FerrymanJames Greene
Rescued ChildWilliam Rowlands
WriterJulian Jones
ProducerJohnny Capps
ProducerJulian Murphy
DirectorAlice Troughton

Broadcasts

  • Sat 1 Oct 201119:50
  • Fri 7 Oct 201119:00
  • Christmas Day 201116:15
  • Fri 26 Apr 201318:00
  • Sat 27 Apr 201312:05

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