Series 5

 Series 1 • Series 2 • Series 3 • Series 4 • Series 5 Series 5 will be the fifth series of the highly popular drama show, Merlin. It has been officially commissioned by the BBC, due to popularity and anticipation. This was confirmed 24 July 2011 by Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps. Filming began on 12th March 2012 in Cardiff, Wales and Pierrefonds, France. 13 episodes have been ordered.

The fifth series will air in Autumn 2012 (This was confirmed by Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy during their acceptance speech for the SFX Phenomenon Award). This would mean that it will be shown in the UK at the same time as Doctor Who's seventh series.

Main Cast

 * Merlin - Colin Morgan
 * King Arthur Pendragon - Bradley James
 * Morgana Pendragon - Katie McGrath
 * Queen Guinevere Pendragon - Angel Coulby
 * Gaius - Richard Wilson
 * Sir Gwaine - Eoin Macken
 * Sir Leon - Rupert Young
 * Sir Percival - Tom Hopper
 * Sir Elyan - Adetomiwa Edun

Recurring Cast

 * Mordred - Alexander Vlahos
 * Kilgharrah, the Great Dragon - John Hurt
 * Geoffrey of Monmouth - Michael Cronin
 * Aithusa - Unknown Voice

Guest Stars

 * Unknown Character- Stephen McCole
 * Saxon - Matthew Prowse
 * Unknown Character - Ross Machin
 * Queen Annis - Lindsey Duncan http://cultfix.co.uk/merlin-series-5-casting-revealed-17381.htm
 * Mithian - Janet montgomery http://cultfix.co.uk/merlin-series-5-casting-revealed-17381.htm
 * Unknown Character - Liam Cunningham http://cultfix.co.uk/merlin-series-5-casting-revealed-17381.htm

Episodes
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 * Director
 * Writer
 * Original Air Date
 * UK Viewers (Millions)
 * 1
 * Justin Molotnikov
 * Julian Jones
 * 2
 * Justin Molotnikov
 * Julian Jones
 * 3
 * Justin Molotnikov
 * 4
 * 5
 * 6
 * 7
 * 8
 * 9
 * 10
 * 12.
 * 13.
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 * 4
 * 5
 * 6
 * 7
 * 8
 * 9
 * 10
 * 12.
 * 13.
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 * 5
 * 6
 * 7
 * 8
 * 9
 * 10
 * 12.
 * 13.
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 * 7
 * 8
 * 9
 * 10
 * 12.
 * 13.
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 * 8
 * 9
 * 10
 * 12.
 * 13.
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 * 8
 * 9
 * 10
 * 12.
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 * 9
 * 10
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 * 10
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 * 12.
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