David Sterne

The discovery of a housemaid's corpse at a local festival puts a damper on Great Slaughter's jovial gathering.

Riario discusses his defeat with Pope Sixtus, as well as a mysterious prisoner in the Vatican dungeon, whom Riario seems to trust more than anyone. Lorenzo hears news of an outbreak of demonic possessions in a nearby convent. Rome blames it on the Medici’s lack of piety and so Giuliano is sent to solve the problem. He arrives to find Leonardo already using his scientific knowledge to explore rational explanations for the outbreak. Meanwhile the search for the Medici spy intensifies.

Determined to wipe out magic in Camelot forever, Uther summons Aredian, the most dreaded witchfinder in the land. Merlin needs Gaius to remind him of the danger he faces, but Morgana is certain Aredian will see straight through her and she’ll be burnt at the stake. Can Merlin protect Morgana and Gaius without ending up in the flames himself?

Portwenn is buzzing with arrangements for the wedding of Doc Martin and Louisa. Will they finally tie the knot, or will the villagers have to put the confetti back in the box again?