Merlin magic leads to fourth series

BBC bosses are to conjure up a further series of the Saturday night hit Merlin, it was announced today.

The family show, which has featured stars such as Anthony Head, Richard Wilson and John Hurt, has been commissioned for a fourth run.

The third series has been drawing audiences of six million on BBC1 each week. Its current run will wind up with an edge-of-the-seat climax on December 4.

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