The Boy Merlin(1979)
The Boy Merlin Synopsis
The Boy Merlin is a Thames Television fantasy show from 1979, starring Ian Rowlands in the title role, about the magician Merlin. Set in Wales during the Dark Ages, the series tells the story of the young apprentice magician Merlin — the grandson of King Conaan, fostered by the family of Dafydd Ismena. Merlin's father is unknown; some say he was a demon of the night. His foster-grandmother, Myfanwy, 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, the Saxon High King, and his beautiful queen Rowena.
The Boy Merlin (1979) is a sci-fi & fantasy and drama series that premiered on April 23, 1979, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Ian Rowlands, Donald Houston, Margaret John and Rachel Thomas. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1979-04-23
- Last aired:
- 1979-06-11
The Boy Merlin Cast & Crew
Main cast
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The Boy Merlin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Boy Merlin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Boy Merlin?
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How many seasons of The Boy Merlin are there?
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The Boy Merlin has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 23, 1979.
Is The Boy Merlin still running?
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No. The Boy Merlin is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on June 11, 1979.
Who is in the cast of The Boy Merlin?
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The Boy Merlin (1979) stars Ian Rowlands, Donald Houston, Margaret John and Rachel Thomas. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Boy Merlin any good?
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The Boy Merlin (1979) is rated 8.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like sci-fi & fantasy and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.