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Daily Star (Free subscription) | 22/09/2008
I’m talking, of course, about Uther, King Of Camelot – the bloodthirsty tyrant who calls the shots in BBC1’s new drama Merlin.Uther, you see, has a zero-tolerance policy towards the scourge of every civilised society, namely, magic.And ignoring his slight personality flaws for a moment, it makes him a legend in my book. Especially as this guy doesn’t mess.Get caught performing magic in...
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TV Scoop (Free subscription) | yesterday
Not much of a disguise is it? Experienced sorceresses from days gone by have morphed themselves into crones, or different people, or even animals to avoid detection. Nimueh wraps a scarf around her head and is instantly undetectable by anyone in Camelot, despite her being Uther's nemesis. Still, that small conundrum aside, this week's story tripped along nicely enough, and at least we weren't...
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TV Scoop (Free subscription) | 28/09/2008
No series set at a medieval castle would be complete without a tournament, and Merlin (the series, not the man) is barely two weeks old before we have a full-blown contest to enjoy, with Uther strutting around demanding the best of sportsmanship from his knights of the realm. Most of them look a sorry bunch but one of them stands out. Or at least, his shield does - when its snake-head device...
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Daily Star (Free subscription) | 04/10/2008
DRAMA: MERLIN4th October 2008 By BBC1, 6pm Blimey, EastEnders’ Zoe Slater (or Nimueh the witch, as for some reason she’s referred to here) has gone and poisoned Camelot’s water supply.Thanks to Merlin’s ill-judged intervention, however, King Uther gets it into his head that Gwen is to blame for this magical plague and orders her execution. Share @:
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Daily Express (Free subscription) | 04/10/2008
DRAMA: MERLIN Saturday October 4,2008 By BBC1, 6pm Blimey, EastEnders’ Zoe Slater (or Nimueh the witch, as for some reason she’s referred to here) has gone and poisoned Camelot’s water supply.Thanks to Merlin’s ill-judged intervention, however, King Uther gets it into his head that Gwen is to blame for this magical plague and orders her execution. Share... • • Next story...Back at work for the...
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davblog (Free subscription) | 21/09/2008
... and Merlin seems determined to remove them all. Here are a few of the obvious ones that I noticed. Uther Pendragon is king of Camelot. In any versions of the story that mention Camelot, it is created by Arthur once he has become king. Arthur is living with Uther. Arthur is, of course, Uther's son. But Uther tricked Arthur's mother, Igraine, into sleeping with him (with...
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The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 20/09/2008
... boys. Arthur is still only a prince and under the domineering control of his erratic father King Uther Pendragon (Anthony Head). Merlin is a penniless young man who turns up at Camelot one day searching for the court physician, Gaius (Wilson’s character).Merlin, however, can do magic – “He’s a regular guy who just happens to have these powers,” explains Colin Morgan. And, since we’re in...
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Daily Star (Free subscription) | 20/09/2008
... young Merlin. Richard says: “I have to stop Merlin using magic, because the penalty is beheading.”UTHER PENDRAGONPlayed by: Buffy and Little Britain actor Anthony Head, 54, left.Who? Arthur’s strict dad and the King of Camelot, who has outlawed magic. Anthony says: “Swanning around in chainmail and armour, getting to dress up in really cool clothes because I’m a king – it’s as if I’ve come...
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The Stage | TV Today (Free subscription) | 17/09/2008
... before on film and TV and in books, with young Merlin arriving at a Camelot under the rule of King Uther Pendragon (a gruff Anthony Head). Magic has been outlawed by Uther, the use of which is punishable by death, which is a problem for Merlin as he’s got the power running through him like a river that’s burst its banks. As the first episode unfolds, Merlin encounters a young and...
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The Guardian - TV & Radio blog (Free subscription) | 19/09/2008
... Or Smallville with spells. Or Buffy with boys (Slayer star Anthony Head even plays nasty King Uther Pendragon). Merlin adjusts to life as a wizard with a special destiny while navigating the minefield of puberty. We know the ending to this story, but the BBC want to show us how they get there. And it just might work.Being a first episode, the plot, so much as there is one, is a flimsy caper...
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Manchester Evening News (Free subscription) | 18/09/2008
... with situations."That includes saving the life of Arthur in the first episode, which leads to King Uther (Anthony Head) rewarding Merlin with the post of manservant to his son - whether he likes it or not.Bradley James, 24, who plays the spoilt and boorish young Arthur, admits audiences are in for a surprise. "No one is going to like him to begin with."One of the appeals of playing him is...
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WarCry Network (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
... to honor the memories of the fallen and to pay tribute to those whose memories are held most dear: Uther Lightbringer, for the Alliance, and Grom Hellscream, for the Horde. Heroes take time from their adventures to visit the graves of these two great leaders and to leave a tribute to them at the memorial. To show their respect, members of the Alliance light a candle at the Tomb of Uther...
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The Ancient Gaming Noob (Free subscription) | 11/09/2008
... after the last run. We blew through, set fire to the barracks, killed Lt. Drake (who dropped Uther’s Ceremonial Warboots for the third time running), made our way into the keep, released Thrall, fought our way back out, and defeated Captain Skarloc (who coughed up Durotan’s Battle Harness for Earl), finally coming to rest at the first waypoint in the set of encounters. Skarloc Victory Party...
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Warcraft Videos (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
... among the first of the Paladins. Alongside him were people such as Saidan Dathrohan , Turalyon , Uther the Lightbringer , and Gavinrad the Dire (who!?). During the wars with the Orcish Horde, Tirion pretty much did what every other Paladin did: Kill a lot of Orcs and save a lot of lives. The real juicy stuff came a bit after that. Continue reading Know Your Lore: Tirion Fordring Permalink...
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Net News Publisher (Free subscription) | 02/09/2008
Merlin is a soon to start new 13-part drama series on BBC One which will update the story of the infamous sorcerer of Arthurian legend for a new audience. The mythical city of Camelot, in a time before history began. A fantastical realm of legendary beasts and mysterious peoples. A dangerous world in which magic has been banned by the ruthless tyrant, Uther Pendragon. When Merlin, a young man...
