World Dracula Day: Lord Dracula

Radio 4 Extra marks World Dracula Day on 26 May, a yearly celebration to commemorate the publication of Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1897.

In Brian Hayles' radio play Lord Dracula, Father Benedek chronicles his life with Vlad Dracula from his earthly prison to his heavenly hell. Starring  Kenneth Haigh as Vlad Dracula and Nigel Stock as Father Benedek.

Sound effects created by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 1974.

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