TV series
Merlin of the Crystal Cave
1991, English, on BBC One. Created by Steve Bescoby.
A BBC Sunday afternoon drama serial aimed at family audiences, telling the Arthurian tale from the point of view of Merlin, from his youth to old age.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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S1 E6: The Raising of the Stones
Aired 22 December 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Steve BescobyCreator
- George WinterMerlin · 6 ep
- Trevor PeacockRalf · 6 ep
- Robert PowellAmbrosius · 5 ep
- Roger AlboroughUther · 5 ep
- Benedick BlytheCamlach · 5 ep
- Thomas LambertYoung Merlin · 4 ep
- Kim ThomsonNinianne · 4 ep
- Don HendersonGalapas · 4 ep
- Jody DavidTeenage Merlin · 3 ep
- Jon FinchVortigern · 3 ep
- John PhillipsKing Dafydd · 2 ep
- Michael ShannonBlackbeard · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 November 1991
- Last aired
- 22 December 1991
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Merlin of the Crystal Cave is based on
Merlin of the Crystal Cave is adapted from a novel.
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Merlin of the Crystal Cave has 1 season and 6 episodes.
Is Merlin of the Crystal Cave finished?
Yes. Merlin of the Crystal Cave ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Merlin of the Crystal Cave on?
Merlin of the Crystal Cave isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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What shows are like Merlin of the Crystal Cave?
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Who created Merlin of the Crystal Cave?
Merlin of the Crystal Cave was created by Steve Bescoby and stars George Winter, Trevor Peacock, Robert Powell.
What is Merlin of the Crystal Cave based on?
Merlin of the Crystal Cave is adapted from a novel.