Sorcery, swords and swashbuckling adventure have made Merlin one of the most successful dramas of recent years, pulling in audiences of around 7 million viewers per episode. The first episode of series three aired on September 11, 2010 on BBC One with viewing figures surpassing the previous series by over a million.

This third series, produced by Shine TV for BBC One, follows our heroes as they face their greatest challenge yet. As misbegotten secrets are exposed and old friends choose new sides, they soon discover that the great battle for Camelot is only just beginning...

DVD extras include an exclusive ‘Making of Series Three’, with interviews from the stars of the show including Colin Morgan (Merlin), Bradley James (Arthur) and Katie McGrath (Morgana), along with the creative minds behind the story, the monsters and building the world of Camelot. Other extras include outtakes, audio commentary and some very special deleted scenes.

With epic action sequences, stunning CGI sequences, terrifying new monsters and a guest cast featuring Warwick Davies (The Harry Potter series, The Chronicles of Narnia); Miriam Margolyes (Being Julia); Mark Williams ( The Fast Show) as well as Emilia Fox (Ballet Shoes, The Pianist) returning as Morgause and Santiago Cabrera (Heroes, Che) as Lancelot, the third series of Merlin is bigger, bolder and more action-packed than ever.

Newsquest Northwest has joined forces with PPR Publicity to promote their competition. Our lucky readers have the chance to win one of five DVD boxsets of Merlin Series Three in this easy to enter giveaway.

HOW TO WIN!

To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question and email your answer, together with your name, address and daytime contact telephone number (please mark MERLIN in your subject line). Closing date is 9.00am on February 15, 2011. Usual Newsquest Northwest rules apply. See competition rules section for details. No purchase necessary.

Question: Which actor plays the title role in BBC One’s Merlin?

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