The epic fifth series of fantasy drama Merlin concludes on BBC One on Christmas eve and, as the great battle rages on Camlann’s mighty plain, Merlin faces his moment of destiny. Can he find the strength to save the man he made a King; the Camelot they fought to build; and the brotherhood they shared?

‘The Diamond of the Day (Part Two)’ airs at 8.15pm on Monday 24 December on BBC One. To whet your appetite, here are ten teasing lines of dialogue from the episode…

» ‘Bandages, I need bandages!’

» ‘We’ve searched every valley, every gorge, every gulley.’

» ‘How can one man be as strong as an army?’

» ‘It’s just another part of my charm.’

» ‘Who else is still unaccounted for?’

» ‘You may have won the battle but you’ve lost the war.’

» ‘I know it. I can feel it.’

» ‘I’ll have your favourite meal waiting for you.’

» ‘Please, you have to help us!’

» ‘I’m the King, Merlin, you can’t tell me what to do.’

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