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Audiences have been streaming their “favourite role” of Anthony Head’s, following the sad news of his death.

BBC viewers have spent this weekend rewatching a ‘spellbinding’ and ‘phenomenal’ drama.

Following the devastating news of Anthony Head’s death, fans have been paying tribute and watching one of his best roles.

The news of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer star’s death was announced days ago, with his daughters sharing the news that he had died aged 72.

“He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family,” his daughters Emily and Daisy said.

Their statement went on: “It has been, and forever will be, an honour and a privilege to be his daughters, and to have witnessed firsthand the impact both he and his work have had on so many.”

Fans have now taken to social media to share they’ve been watching some of his works, including Persuasion, Ted Lasso and Vanity Fair.

“It’s a lovely tribute to remember artists for their work,” one fan wrote on Reddit.

Another replied: “My favourite was him in Merlin,” to which another said: “He was incredible as Uther! So intimidating!” “Right he was so good as Uther,” a fan agreed.

The beloved actor starred as Uther Pendragon, King of Camelot in the BBC fantasy series, alongside Colin Morgan as Merlin, Bradley James as Prince Arthur and Richard Wilson as Gaius.

Merlin aired for five seasons between 2008 and 2012, and followed a reimagining of the legend, in which the young warlock was sent to live with Gaius in Camelot after his mother feared for his life because of his gift of magic.

Working in court, he becomes Arthur’s manservant and spends his talent trying to protect him from evil forces.

Over years, the pair become trusted friends, despite Merlin keeping his magic a secret from all those around him, as he works to help Arthur become the King he was destined to be.

Fans have hailed Merlin as “spellbinding” and “one of the best,” with one writing: “The ending is heartbreaking and may leave you in an eternal sadness but it’s worth it.”

Another said: “I love Merlin, from the 1st episode I knew this would be an excellent show.”

“One of the best TV series of BBC,” another echoed, as one called it “perfection”.

Someone else called it “phenomenal”, as another fan called it “an epic masterpiece”.

Anthony Head previously spoke about how much he enjoyed playing his role in Merlin.

“He has so many levels, and that makes him fascinating,” he said in a 2010 interview.

“We established early on that he wasn’t just a two-dimensional baddie, and now his past transgressions have manifested themselves, which is great fun to play.”

He joked: “I also get to wear the cloak and sword, which reminds me of dressing up as a knight when I was a child.”

Merlin is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.