Series synopsis
Count Dracula is a drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on BBC Two on December 22, 1977. It ended on December 22, 1977. It was created by Gerald Savory. It stars Louis Jourdan, Frank Finlay, Bosco Hogan and George Malpas.
Count Dracula is a British television adaptation of the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. It first aired 22 December 1977. It is among the more faithful of the many adaptations of the original book. Louis Jourdan played the title role.
Premise
Count Dracula is a British television adaptation of the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. It first aired 22 December 1977. It is among the more faithful of the many adaptations of the original book. Louis Jourdan played the title role.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Louis Jourdan as Count Dracula
- Frank Finlay as Professor Van Helsing
- Bosco Hogan as Jonathan Harker
- George Malpas as Swales
- George Raistrick as Bowles
- Jack Shepherd as Renfield
- Judi Bowker as Wilhelmina Westenra
- Mark Burns as Doctor John Seward
Supporting cast
- Richard Barnes as Quincey P. Holmwood
- Susan Penhaligon as Lucy Westenra
- Ann Queensberry as Mrs. Westenra
- Michael Macowan as Mr. Hawkins
- Susie Hickford as Bride of Dracula
- Belinda Meuldijk as Bride of Dracula
- Sue Vanner as Bride of Dracula
- Bruce Wightman as Passenger on Coach
- Izabella Telezynska as Passenger on Coach
- Orla Pederson as Passenger on Coach
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | December 22, 1977 | December 22, 1977 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part One The story begins with Jonathan Harker visiting the Count in Translvania to help with preparations to move to England. It is in the Count's castle that Jonathan becomes a prisoner and discovers Dracula's true nature. |
December 22, 1977 |
| 2 |
Part Two After Dracula makes his way to England, Harker becomes involved in an effort to track down and destroy the Count, eventually chasing the vampire back to his castle. |
December 22, 1977 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 22, 1977 |
| Last aired | December 22, 1977 |
| Status | ended |