Veteran actor Richard Wilson tells us about his part in magical new drama Merlin. ... Merlin is a natural magician, so Gaius has to curb him because if he's found out, Uther will kill him." ...

Working on Merlin has only deepened his admiration for actors like David Tennant who play long-running roles in fantasy and science fiction series. "That's where I admire David Tennant in Doctor Who.

Veteran actor John Hurt has joined the cast of new BBC fantasy drama Merlin. The 13-part series, about the friendship between would-be wizard Merlin and the future King, Prince Arthur, will air in ...