Arthur's Bane



"The prophets speak, of Arthur's Bane."

- Lochru to Merlin Arthur's Bane is a two-part story consisting of the first and second episodes of the fifth series of Merlin which is set to broadcast on the BBC on the 6th and 13 October 2012.

Part One
As the forces of fate cast a shadow over Camelot, Merlin must confront his darkest fears. Camelot basks in the halcyon days of a new golden age. But even as she flowers, so the dark seeds of her destruction are being sown... For in the frozen wastelands of the north, men are disappearing without trace. In search of answers, King Arthur and his knights must undertake a dangerous mission to the unknown. As the sun sets on the icy plains, Merlin finds himself locked in a battle unlike any he has fought before; a battle with fate itself.

Part Two
As dawn breaks across the icy tundra, Merlin and Arthur are close to exhaustion. With each tortured step, the fortress of Ismere looms ever nearer and Merlin's fear intensifies. What game is Mordred playing? And what powerful secrets are Morgana and the druid Ruadan searching for amongst its twisted catacombs? It seems like this time, not even Merlin can stop Arthur from walking right into the lion's den… For in this bleak and transient wilderness, only one thing is certain: the great trial for Albion has finally begun.

Plot
TBA

Main Cast

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

Recurring Cast

 * Kilgharrah - John Hurt
 * Mordred - Alexander Vlahos
 * Queen Annis - Lindsay Duncan (part 1 only)

Guest Cast

 * Ruadan - Liam Cunningham
 * Lochru - Julian Glover (part 1 only)
 * Sefa - Sophie Rundle
 * Ragnor - Stephen McCole (part 1 only)
 * The Euchdag - Josette Simon (part 1 only)
 * Tyr Seward - John Bradley

Broadcast
Arthur's Bane: Part One October 6, 2012 - 7.45pm BBC One and BBC One HD

Arthur's Bane: Part Two October 13, 2012 - 7.45pm BBC One and BBC One HD

Trivia
»‘I heard many rumours Sire, all of them had one name in common: Morgana.’ »‘The knights of Camelot do not abandon their own.’ »‘A wise man is not cowed by knowledge, Merlin.’ »‘I’d love to see your fool perform.’ »'''‘They are Pendragons. They are good for one thing only… death!’''' »'''‘Good allies are hard to find. I’d hate to lose one.’''' »‘Navigation is not your strong point, is it?’ »‘If only we had a horse.’ »‘You know I never do as I’m told.’
 * Mordred has been confirmed to return in this season premiere of Series 5, however he is played by a different actor, Alexander Vlahos.
 * This episode will be dark, dangerous, full of torsos, swords, magic; etc.
 * There's a high chance Aithusa will appear in the first two-parter.
 * Here are ten lines from the first episode:» ‘Patience and I are old friends.’