The Boy Merlin

For the 2008 series, see Merlin (2008 TV series).

The Boy Merlin
GenreFamily drama
Medieval fantasy
Written byStewart Farrar
StarringIan Rowlands
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
ProducerPamela Lonsdale
Running time25 minutes
Original release
NetworkThames Television
Release23 April 1979 (1979-04-23)

The Boy Merlin is a Thames Television fantasy show from 1979, starring Ian Rowlands in the title role, about the magician Merlin.[1] It was inspired by a one-off drama of the same name, broadcast in 1978.[2]

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).[2][3]

Broadcast

It was broadcast in the UK on ITV in 6 episodes from 23 April to 11 June 1979 (with no episode being transmitted on 7 May owing to Bank Holiday sports coverage) and repeated from 1980/04/11 to 1980/05/16. Previously the 1979 transmissions were claimed to have been cancelled by an ITV strike, however, this is incorrect, as that ITV strike lasted from August to October 1979.

It was also shown in Ireland and Australia.[4]

Cast

DVD release

The series, including the pilot episode, was released by Network DVD on 2 May 2011.[5]

References

  1. ^ A Bibliography of Modern Arthuriana: 1500 - 2000, edited by Ann Frances Howey and Stephen Ray Reimer, DS Brewer, 2006, p. 501
  2. ^ a b "The Boy Merlin". British Film Institute Film & TV Database. Archived from the original on 30 January 2009. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  3. ^ Lupack, Barbara Tepa (2 January 2004). Adapting the Arthurian Legends for Children: Essays on Arthurian Juvenilia. Springer. p. 287. ISBN 9781403982483.
  4. ^ Guerra, Elizabeth; Janet Farrar (2013). Stewart Farrar: Writer on a Broomstick. Skylight. p. 134. ISBN 9781908011848.
  5. ^ The Boy Merlin the Complete Series

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