Rent The Boy Merlin: Series (1979)
3.1 of 5 from 45 ratings
2h 55min
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- Synopsis:
This enchanting children's drama series, devised by Anne Carlton and written by Stewart Farrar, develops the theme of the single play first shown in 1978 as part of Thames' acclaimed supernatural anthology series, 'Shadows'. The play and all six episodes are included in this set, complete and uncut. Set in Wales during the Dark Ages, the series tells the story of the young apprentice magician Merlin (Ian Rowlands) - the grandson of King Conaan (Meredith Edwards), fostered by the family of Dafydd Ismena (Donald Houston). Merlin's father is unknown; some say he was a demon of the night. His foster-grandmother, Myfanwy (Rachel Thomas), 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 (Neil McCarthy), the Saxon High King, and his beautiful queen Rowena (Hilary Tindall)... - Actors:
- Donald Houston, Margaret John, Ian Rowlands, Rachel Thomas, Meredith Edwards, Neil McCarthy, Bryan Marshall, Derek Smith, James Smith, Ray Barron, Liam O'Callaghan, Hilary Tindall, Jennifer Daniel, Cyd Hayman, Peter Mantle, Laurie Goode
- Directors:
- Joe Boyer, Darrol Blake, Vic Hughes
- Producers:
- Pamela Lonsdale
- Writers:
- Stewart Farrar
- Studio:
- Network
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Action & Adventure, TV Classics, TV Dramas, TV Sci-Fi & Fantasy, TV Teen Dramas
