Merlin is nominated for Most Popular Drama at the National TV Awards, along with Doctor Who, Downton Abbey and Sherlock on the short list. Colin is also nominated in the Most Popular Actor short list, going up against Daniel Mays (Mrs. Biggs), Matt Smith (Doctor Who), and Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock). According to the Awards' website,
"Voting closes at midday on 23rd January 2013.
All new votes will be added to those already submitted in the first round of voting and the results announced live on ITV1 from 7.30pm, 23rd January 2013."
You can
cast your votes at this link.