The epic fifth series of fantasy drama Merlin continues on BBC One this weekend and ancient prophecies of Mordred weigh heavy on Merlin, for not even he can sway Arthur from his chosen path.

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?

Arthur’s Bane (Part Two) airs at 8.25pm on Saturday 13th October on BBC One. To whet your appetite, here are ten teasing lines of dialogue from the episode…

» ‘Our troubles are all in the past, I promise.’

» ‘Remind me, Merlin, how did we end up like this?’

» ‘Trust you not to be doing any work’

» ‘I know that you are worthy of my help.’

» ‘Attach this to the bird.’

» ‘I believe it’s a prayer.’

» ‘The old religion will reign once more.’

» ‘Here, drink this, it will make it easier to bear.’

» ‘Have faith, Morgana.’

» ‘Is there pudding?’

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