The Yanks Are Coming is the second episode of Series Two of Young Dracula. It is the first to feature the Count's younger brother, Ivan and his children, Boris and Olga.
Summary[]
The Draculas are visited by the Count's brother Ivan from America, and his children Boris and Olga. The Count, remembering Ivan as a bloodthirsty, monstrous vampire from his youth, is shocked to find that life in America has turned his brother 'blood-free'. Ivan, who now wishes to be known as Harvey, attempts to convert the Count to the blood-free way of life, but fails miserably. Vlad, meanwhile, meets his cousin Boris, who is to go through the 'transformation' in a couple of days time. Eventually, the Count agrees to go 'blood-free' if and only if his brother can convince Van Helsing to give up slaying. Ivan attempts this, but, having always had a weak spot for slayer's blood, fails and reverts back to his old ways, much to the delight of Dracula.
Maddie Rakic-Platt, who debuts as Olga, appeared in the final episode of TSOTB and is also the sister of Abby Rakic-Platt, who played Jackie Hopper from series three to five.
Similarly, the sister of Lucy Borja, Sophie Borja, also appeared in series four and five of TSOTB as Roxy Wellard.
Renfield's Simon Ludders had a guest role in an episode of the first series of The Story of Tracy Beaker, as well as a recurring role in The Dumping Ground's fifth series.
Craig Roberts was Roxy's brother, Rio Wellard, in the final two series of TSOTB.
Ciaran Joyce makes his first appearance as Boris Dracula after playing Lol Plakova for four series of TSOTB.
Howell Evans played Jackie's grandfather Jack Hopper before appearing as Atilla Westenra.
Series 1 and series 2 director Mia Jupp also directed series 4 and 5 of TSOTB.
Long-running executive producer Josephine Ward also worked on TSOTB as well as Tracy Beaker Returns.
Initial series director Joss Agnew directed a number of TSOTB episodes in series 2 and 3 as well as the made-for-TV movie.
The Deputy Head Teacher actress, Marilyn Le Conte, also appeared in an episode of the fourth series of TSOTB.