Merlin ~ Quotes

During the first season, I did not understand his humour. Colin is very sarcastic. Then I discovered that he’s really funny, the humor very particular, very different from my other friends. He really is a good guy. Exactly as Arthur and Merlin and we became inseparable on the set.

-Bradley James (Series Mag Interview)

Absolutely. I always thought the show should end with a long conversation between Merlin and Arthur. A face to face where they’d talk about everything on their hearts and all secrets would finally be revealed. The last episode is like that. Colin and I were able to play all the nuances of the relationship between these two men that are the best friends in the world despite their differences. These scenes have been very emotional for me and it was a way for me to say goodbye to Colin. I love this guy, even though I made fun of him and even hit him on set all the time! (laughs)

-Bradley James (Series Mag Interview)

I can say nothing, really - obviously you’ll have to watch it! But what I can say is that I’m happy with it. I haven’t seen it, but filming it and reading it and whatnot, I thought, ‘Yeah - this is a good way to end the show’ - that is all I can confirm… I’m happy with it

Bradley James (X)

We were asked if we wanted to do a series six, but I’d always had in my mind that we’d kind of gone as far as we could - off the back of the five series - and I’ve always harped on about wanting to leave it on a high. I think that’s what’s been achieved this year

Bradley James (X)

I’ve known that for quite a while, largely because of my own knowledge that I felt that I didn’t want to go on past series five and I guess the makers of the show have decided that they don’t want to do it with a new cast.

So I’ve known that I wouldn’t be part of it for quite a while, but have obviously had to lie and… fudge the truth a little about it, for quite some time.

Bradley James (X)