As you probably know I love Merlin but I was really surprised and impressed that they killed off Uther this early. I'd presumed the series would end with Arthur becoming King but now all bets are off. It should be very interesting.

It's a beautifully put-together show and I can see it running and running

I thought that too, but I believe Julian Fellowes has been making noises about ending it next year. That may of course be a move in some contract negotiations, she says cynically.

I can predict all the plot twists but it is most definitely like a comfy chair.