The epic fifth series of fantasy drama Merlin continues on BBC One next weekend and Merlin’s life has never been in more danger, so when the mysterious Finna (Sorcha Cusack) offers to help him, is he right to trust her? Or will he find himself cornered with nowhere to run?

‘The Kindness of Strangers’ airs at 7.55pm on Saturday 8 December on BBC One. To whet your appetite, here are ten hints for the episode…

» Who will cement their reputation as the C3PO of Camelot?

» Will Morgana be able to see the wood for the trees?

» ‘The great battle nears. The Fate of Camelot rests in the balance.’

» Talk of whose medical treatment will raise a smirk?

» A horse will be unfairly blamed.

» Who will be the subject of some Knightly teasing?

» The magical raven postal service will be back in action again.

» Who will be disappointed when hunting with dogs?

» A number of squares will be significant.

» ‘What if she wakes up and… panics?’

> Order the complete Series 5 DVD boxset on Amazon.

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