The Reluctant Vampire
| The Reluctant Vampire | |
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| Based on | The Reluctant Vampire by Eric Morecambe |
| Written by | Neil Gibbons Rob Gibbons |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
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The Reluctant Vampire is an upcoming six-part British television series adaptation of the children’s novel of the same name written by Eric Morecambe (1982). It is starring Lenny Rush. The adaptation is written by Neil and Rob Gibbons.
Premise
Described as a coming-of-age sitcom, a young vampire leads a double life.[1]
Cast
- Lenny Rush
- Tom Davis
- Sian Clifford
- Charlie Cooper
- Asim Chaudhry
- Joe Wilkinson
- Kiell Smith-Bynoe
- Esther Smith
- Bill Bailey
- Ray Fearon
- Ellie May Sheridan
- Ross Noble
- Gabriel Nagy
Production
The six-part series is adapted by Rob and Neil Gibbons from the 1982 novel of the same name by Eric Morecambe. The series is produced by Boffola Pictures and was commissioned by the BBC in 2023.[2] In May 2025, the series was announced as part of the BBC's upcoming comedy production slate.[3]
The cast is led by Lenny Rush.[4] In October 2025, Rush was joined in the cast by Tom Davis, Sian Clifford, Charlie Cooper, Asim Chaudhry, Joe Wilkinson, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Esther Smith, Bill Bailey, Ray Fearon, Ellie May Sheridan, Ross Noble and Gabriel Nagy.[5]
Filming commenced on the series in November 2025.[6][7]
References
- ^ "BBC commissions new comedies for Diane Morgan & Rob Brydon". Cultbox. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Eric Morecambe novel The Reluctant Vampire to become BBC series". Comedy.co.uk. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (21 May 2025). "BBC Unveils 10-Strong Comedy Slate Featuring Diane Morgan, Michael Palin, Mackenzie Crook, Lenny Rush, Rob Brydon, & Guz Kha". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ Mensah, Katelyn (21 May 2025). "Doctor Who and Am I Being Unreasonable's Lenny Rush confirms next role – new comedy The Reluctant Vampire". Radio Times. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ "Cast named for The Reluctant Vampire". Televisual. 31 October 2025. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Lenny Rush filming for BBC comedy The Reluctant Vampire". Clacton and Frinton Gazette. 5 November 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ Daniels, Nia (3 November 2025). "Lenny Rush begins filming The Reluctant Vampire". Televisual. Retrieved 3 November 2025.