This is the incredible history of Dracula, from medieval ruler Vlad the Impaler, to Bram Stoker and the Victorian theatre world. Get ready for a very bloody history indeed!

Anthony tells Maddy the story this week.

Written by Anthony Delargy. Edited by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.

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