John Polidori and ‘The Vampyre’ | Frankenstein and the Vampyre: A Dark and Stormy Night
John Polidori created the modern vampire in his novel 'The Vampyre', which was inspired by Lord Byron.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 5'58''
- Broadcast year: 2014
Curriculum Connection
- English Literature
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Frankenstein and the Vampyre: A Dark and Stormy Night
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