Young Dracula facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Young Dracula |
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| Genre | Teen drama Supernatural drama |
| Created by | Danny Robins Dan Tetsell |
| Starring | Keith-Lee Castle Gerran Howell Clare Thomas Simon Ludders Andy Bradshaw Sydney Rae White Cesare Taurasi Craig Roberts |
| Composer(s) | John Rea (series 1) Nick Lloyd (series 2–3) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 53 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Josephine Ward |
| Producer(s) | Mia Jupp (series 1–2) Lis Steele (series 3) |
| Production location(s) | Glamorgan (series 1–2) Liverpool (series 3) |
| Editor(s) | Pedr James Bleddyn Rhys William Oswald |
| Camera setup | Videotape Multi-camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | BBC Cymru Wales |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBBC Channel Repeats BBC One BBC One HD (series 3) BBC HD (series 3) |
| Picture format | SDTV (series 1–2) HDTV (series 3) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 21 September 2006 - 8 February 2008 31 October 2011 – present |
Young Dracula is a British children's fantasy TV show. It is shown on the CBBC Channel. The series is based on a children's book called Young Dracula AND Young Monsters by Michael Lawrence. The show was first shown in 2006.
About Young Dracula
Young Dracula tells the story of a family of vampires. They move from Transylvania to a spooky castle in Wales, United Kingdom. The main character is Vlad, a young vampire who wants to be a normal teenager. His father, Count Dracula, wants him to follow in his footsteps.
Main Characters
The show has many interesting characters.
- Vlad Dracula (played by Gerran Howell): He is the main character. Vlad wants to fit in with humans.
- Count Dracula (played by Keith-Lee Castle): Vlad's father. He is a traditional vampire who loves being evil.
- Ingrid Dracula (played by Clare Thomas): Vlad's older sister. She is often mean and wants to be the most powerful vampire.
- Renfield (played by Simon Ludders): The family's loyal but clumsy servant. He helps the Draculas with their daily life.
Story and Themes
The series explores what it's like to be different. Vlad tries to hide his vampire nature from his human friends. He also tries to deal with his old-fashioned vampire family. The show is full of humor and adventure. It also has moments about friendship and family.
Awards and Recognition
Young Dracula has been a popular show. It was nominated for Best Children's Drama. This was at the 2008 BAFTA Awards. This award shows that the show was well-liked and recognized for its quality. A fourth series of the show is currently being filmed.
See also
- In Spanish: Young Dracula para niños
