Young Dracula

30min

Family

Drama

Comedy

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The misadventures of Vlad and Ingrid, who have moved to Britain from Transylvania with their father Count Dracula.

Production Companies

BBC Cymru Wales

CBBC

Episodes

Cast

When You're a Stranger

1. When You're a Stranger

30min

21st Sep 2006

Chased out of Transylvania by a mob of angry peasants, the Dracula family are forced to move to England. Vlad hopes it's a chance to be a normal kid but his new neighbour, vampire-obsessed Robin, is a long way from normal.

Dead-Ucation

2. Dead-Ucation

30min

28th Sep 2006

Vlad goes to school where the new woodwork teacher, Van Helsing, becomes convinced that Robin is a vampire. Believing that the Branaghs have reported him to the school authorities, the Count declares a feud.

Mummy Returns

3. Mummy Returns

30min

5th Oct 2006

Ingrid invites her mother to visit. Worried that Magda will hurt them again, Vlad persuades the Count to kick her out. She moves in with the Branaghs and devises a plan to marry the Count in order to claim the castle as her own.

Slaytime TV

4. Slaytime TV

30min

12th Oct 2006

Robin suspects that he and Vlad were switched as babies while the Branaghs were on holiday in Transylvania. Seeing an opportunity to get rid of Vlad, Ingrid sets about convincing the Count that it's true.

Like Father, Like Son

5. Like Father, Like Son

30min

19th Oct 2006

Vlad accidentally hypnotizes his father and decides to take advantage by turning him into a normal dad. He also hypnotizes Robin's parents into believing that they are vampires.

Toothache

6. Toothache

30min

26th Oct 2006

Vlad has toothache and is worried that it means his fangs are coming through. The Count tries to get rid of Ingrid by arranging a marriage for her, so she enlists Robin to pose as her boyfriend.

A Matter of Life and Chess

7. A Matter of Life and Chess

30min

2nd Nov 2006

Vlad tries to stop his father from attending the school's Parent's Evening. Chandu, who was mummified 300 years ago, escapes from his imprisonment in the Count's basement and sets out to get his revenge.

Blood Relations

8. Blood Relations

30min

9th Nov 2006

Vlad's 13th birthday is interrupted by a surprise visit from his grandparents. Feeling that the Count is not upholding traditional vampire values, they decide the only solution is for Vlad to gain his full vampire powers early.

The Sleepover

9. The Sleepover

30min

16th Nov 2006

When cockroaches infest the Branagh house, the family is forced to move into the castle. But the Count is struggling with his peasant-free diet and the kids must stop him from biting Elizabeth.

Blood Sport

10. Blood Sport

30min

23rd Nov 2006

Vlad wants to join the school rugby team, while Robin is determined to avoid it. Ingrid starts auditioning the boys at school, looking for a husband. Van Helsing sneaks into the castle, determined to get a photograph of vampires.

Father's Day

11. Father's Day

30min

30th Nov 2006

It's Father's Day and Vlad and Robin invite both their dads camping, in the hope that they'll be a good influence on each other but instead they end up competing. Meanwhile, Van Helsing tries to impress his new girlfriend.

Halloscream

12. Halloscream

30min

7th Dec 2006

Vlad and Robin accidentally unleash an ancient curse that will make the family normal. But if three screams are heard before midnight, the curse will be lifted and they will return to being vampires.

The Blood Test

13. The Blood Test

30min

14th Dec 2006

Vlad faces the first of his blood tests, an important exam that he must pass in order to gain his full vampire powers. Upset that he can't help Vlad with the test, Robin decides to try being normal and joins the school football team.

Countdown

14. Countdown

30min

21st Dec 2006

The Count decides that Vlad needs an evil stepmother and hosts a Hunt Ball to find a bride. Ingrid invites the Branaghs, who are unaware that they are on the menu and at midnight the vampires will be after their blood.

First air date

21st Sep 2006

Last air date

31st Mar 2014

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks