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Duration: 1 hour

Vampires are currently topping the bestselling lists and raking in millions at the box office. Historian Lisa Hilton explores our enduring fascination and traces the origins of our favourite bogeyman, charting the transformation of the vampire from monster to heartthrob. With contributions from Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels, and Toby Whithouse, creator of Being Human.

Last on

Mon 19 Jul 2010 00:15 BBC Three

Credits

Presenter
Lisa Hilton
Participant
Charlaine Harris
Participant
Toby Whithouse
Producer
Jacqui Wilson
Executive Producer
Clare Sillery

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