TV series
The Reluctant Vampire
2026–, English, on BBC One. Created by Emily McDonald.
A young vampire finds out he is not in fact a vampire at all, and has to live a double life.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 29 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S1 E6 “Episode 6”, 8 November 2026.
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 1 November 2026
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Emily McDonaldCreator
- Lenny RushVal · 6 ep
- Tom DavisVictor · 6 ep
- Sian CliffordValeeta · 6 ep
- Gabriel NagyVernon · 6 ep
- Asim ChaudhryIgon · 6 ep
- Bill BaileyGuy the Gargoyle · 6 ep
- Ross NobleGary the Gargoyle · 6 ep
- Charlie CooperJohn · 6 ep
- Esther SmithSusan · 6 ep
- Ellie-May SheridanGertie · 6 ep
- Joe WilkinsonWilf · 5 ep
- Ada PlayerViv the Invisible Woman · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 October 2026
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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News & fan talk
What The Reluctant Vampire is based on
The Reluctant Vampire is based on The Reluctant Vampire, a 1982 children's book by Eric Morecambe.
Children's book · 1982
The Reluctant Vampire
By Eric Morecambe
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Reluctant Vampire: quick answers
Is The Reluctant Vampire worth watching?
The Reluctant Vampire doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Reluctant Vampire are there?
The Reluctant Vampire has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 29 minutes each.
Is The Reluctant Vampire finished?
No. The next episode, S1 E6 “Episode 6”, airs 8 November 2026.
Which OTT platform is The Reluctant Vampire on?
The Reluctant Vampire isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Reluctant Vampire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Reluctant Vampire yet.
What shows are like The Reluctant Vampire?
If you liked The Reluctant Vampire, try Vampirina, What We Do in the Shadows, My Babysitter's a Vampire.
Who created The Reluctant Vampire?
The Reluctant Vampire was created by Emily McDonald and stars Lenny Rush, Tom Davis, Sian Clifford.
What is The Reluctant Vampire based on?
The Reluctant Vampire is based on The Reluctant Vampire, a 1982 children's book by Eric Morecambe.