Even when he raises his voice, his manner is far from the histrionics that you might expect from television drama. His voice restrained, his demeanour calm, his words clear, he commands the screen. His exchanges with Arthur are a masterclass in barely contained fury. The return of Anthony Head to the series reminds you how charismatic Head is as Uther. The two characters are written with mutual respect for each other, and it shows in the comfort with which the actors perform. His relationship with Merlin has, as to be expected, much humour, more so than in the previous two episodes and it is handled well, thanks to James’ strait-laced performance. Bradley James’ approach to his character is wonderfully nuanced as we see a king crushed by responsibility and still living, so he feels, in the shadow of his father.
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