When we printed these fabulous behind-the-scenes pics from Merlin series 5 in issue 227 of SFX , they caused such a stir of approval in the Twittersphere that the Merlin production office has given us the okay to post them here for your delight and delectation.
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Merlin series 5 commences on BBC 1 on Saturday at 7.45pm.
• Watch our interview with Katie McGrath and Angel Coulby
• Watch our interview with the Knights of Merlin , Sir Gwaine and Sir Leon
• Read our spoiler-free preview of Saturday’s episode of Merlin