Set in 1476, the story is narrated by Father Benedek, a monk who served as chaplain and chancellor to Prince Vlad Dracula at the castle of Târgoviște. Tasked by the King of Hungary and church authorities to document Vlad's reign, Father Benedek reflects on his experiences with the prince, revealing a complex character who was both a just ruler and a brutal tyrant.petercushingblog.blogspot.com+2BBC Genome+2BBC+2

A pivotal moment occurs when Vlad summons two priests, Father Emmanuel and Father Benedek, to his court. He inquires about his people's opinion of him. Father Emmanuel offers flattery, claiming the people hold Vlad in high esteem, while Father Benedek speaks the harsh truth about Vlad's reputation for cruelty.

Lord Dracula is a BBC radio drama written by Brian Hayles, broadcast on April 27, 1974.