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Behind the scenes: Merlin

Behind the scenes: Merlin

When Shine's Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps gave the legend of King Arthur a new twist they faced big challenges. Here the joint producers and creators of Merlin recount how they found Camelot and got a dragon to talk.
Merlin: Emerging talent

Merlin: Emerging talent

A quick guide to the new faces in BBC1's Merlin.
Merlin: Visual effects

Merlin: Visual effects

"Using our Feature Film Pipeline on Merlin involved scanning Super 16mm film at hi-res and then rescaling it for the VFX work and grade.
TX: What the doctor ordered

TX: What the doctor ordered

ITV is taking the plunge back into medical drama, this time with a glossy, upmarket twist. What's more, the broadcaster is also taking a risk on some new writing talent.
TX: Midnight Man

TX: Midnight Man

Filming an ITV conspiracy thriller about a journalist with a fear of daylight meant night shoots in the middle of winter in London, with the capital considered one of the characters.
TX: White Girl

TX: White Girl

When filming a drama about a white schoolgirl who embraces Islam, producers went to considerable lengths to win over the local Muslim community.
TX: She Stoops to Conquer

TX: She Stoops to Conquer

Turning every word of a stage classic into a low-cost drama made for a flat-out shoot.
TX: Apparitions

TX: Apparitions

Shooting an exorcism drama for BBC1 threw up some unholy challenges.
Serving up Square meals

Serving up Square meals

Setting a sitcom in the heart of London made for a great backdrop - and free extras.

 
Casualties of war

Casualties of war

ITV's star-studded drama about Rudyard Kipling's son was 22 years in the making.