Vampires, Pirates & Aliens was a CITV children's television program based on the book by Colin Hawkins and Jacqui Hawkins. The story follows the adventures of the vampire known as "the Blods", and features a ship names "The Mad Maggot" including the character "Captain Blunder" and crew. The show was designed by Cosgrove Hall Films. "Vampires, Pirates & Aliens: Bloodsucking Beasties! ", A DVD containing 7 episodes, was released on 23 April 2008.