{
  "id": 11481159,
  "title": "How to watch The Reluctant Vampire online for free",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/how-to-watch-the-reluctant-vampire-online-for-free",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T16:32:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/how-to-watch-the-reluctant-vampire"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Reluctant Vampire, a six-episode TV adaptation of Eric Morecambe's 1982 children's novel, premieres on October 4 and is available for free in the UK on BBC iPlayer with a valid TV licence. The show follows young Val, who is also a vampire, as he navigates the challenges of growing up. Val stars Lenny Rush alongside Bill Bailey, Tom Davis, Sian Clifford, and Joe Wilkinson.\n\nIn order to watch The Reluctant Vampire online for free outside of the UK, a VPN service is needed to access the UK-based iPlayer. TechRadar recommends NordVPN, which offers a 75% discount, 3 extra months free, and can unlock BBC content from anywhere. The show does not air outside of the UK on linear TV channels, but it will likely be available on Britbox in the future.",
  "summary": "Here's how to watch The Reluctant Vampire online from anywhere in the world, completely FREE as spooky season begins.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"The Reluctant Vampire\" TV series premieres October 4",
    "Available free on BBC iPlayer with UK TV licence",
    "NordVPN recommended for outside UK access"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}