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The Reluctant Vampire

The Reluctant Vampire
★ 7.6/10•2026•29m•Comedy
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A young vampire finds out he is not in fact a vampire at all, and has to live a double life.

Neil Gibbons · Writer

Rob Gibbons · Writer

Emily McDonald · Director

StatusReturning Series
Runtime29m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 4, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E129m

Episode 1

Being a vampire has never come naturally to Val, but as he is heir to the throne, all eyes are on him to live up to expectations. When his mum reveals a huge secret, all becomes clear.

Oct 4, 2026

Episode 2 - Episode 2E229m

Episode 2

Val’s curiosity about human life gets the better of him, and he decides to explore the village, finding himself torn between two worlds.

Oct 11, 2026

Episode 3 - Episode 3E329m

Episode 3

Leading a double life is proving tricky for Val. Victor’s nemesis visits the castle, and Val realises he needs to be in two places at once to keep friends and family happy.

Oct 18, 2026

Episode 4 - Episode 4E429m

Episode 4

Val faces a dilemma when vampire hunters arrive in the village, and he’s torn between protecting his friendship with Gertie or his family. Vernon’s convinced Val’s hiding something.

Oct 25, 2026

Episode 5 - Episode 5E529m

Episode 5

Wilf goes missing, and the vampire family decide to disguise themselves as humans and venture into the village to rescue him.

Nov 1, 2026

Episode 6 - Episode 6E629m

Episode 6

Val’s initiation ceremony day approaches, and he has no idea how he’ll pass his vampire test. He realises he can no longer live a double life and is faced with a difficult choice.

Nov 8, 2026

Actors

Lenny Rush

Lenny Rush

Val

Tom Davis

Tom Davis

Victor

Sian Clifford

Sian Clifford

Valeeta

Gabriel Nagy

Gabriel Nagy

Vernon

Asim Chaudhry

Asim Chaudhry

Igon

Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey

Guy the Gargoyle

Ross Noble

Ross Noble

Gary the Gargoyle

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