Merlin: Secrets & Magic Apr 2026

In a kingdom where magic is a death sentence, a young warlock’s secret becomes the foundation of a legend. is the behind-the-scenes documentary series that pulls back the curtain on the BBC’s hit reimagining of the Arthurian legend . The Making of Camelot

While the documentary focuses on production, the story it documents follows Merlin as he navigates a dangerous double life . Merlin: Secrets & Magic

: Merlin must hide his powers from King Uther Pendragon, who famously outlawed magic during the "Great Purge". In a kingdom where magic is a death

Broadcast alongside the second series of Merlin , this documentary series explores how the production team transformed modern Wales and France into a mythical medieval realm. : Merlin must hide his powers from King

: It reveals the "magic" of visual effects, including the creation of the Great Dragon, which won a BAFTA for Best Visual Effects in 2011.

: To use his magic openly, Merlin often uses an aging spell to become "Dragoon the Great," a cantankerous old man who becomes a wanted criminal in Camelot. Series Details