George and the Dragon

George and the Dragon (1966-1968)

EndedScripted showComedy

George and the Dragon is a British situation comedy made by ATV for the ITV network which was transmitted in four series and 26 episodes between 19 November 1966 and 31 October 1968.

The regular cast was Sid James, Peggy Mount, John Le Mesurier and Keith Marsh. The show was written by Harry Driver and Vince Powell; Shaun O'Riordan was the director, and Alan Tarrant was the main producer.

James plays George Russell, a handyman and chauffeur, and Mount the housekeeper Gabrielle Dragon who are employed by Colonel Maynard (Le Mesurier). Marsh plays Ralph, the gardener. After Russell's lascivious behaviour has been responsible for the resignation of 16 previous housekeepers, Gabrielle, a formidable widow in her forties, will have none of it. The two leading characters are frequently at crossed swords with each other and George regularly schemes to remove her from her job.

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday (30 min)

Last Episode

Love is a Many Splendoured Thing
Season 4Episode 630 min

Love is a Many Splendoured Thing

George falls in love and proposes -- but plans to elope to avoid the young lady's disapproving father.
Oct 31, 1968

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E06Love is a Many Splendoured ThingOct 31, 1968
S04E05Floribunda GabrielleOct 24, 1968
S04E04Life InsuranceOct 17, 1968
S04E03Gabrielle's BirthdayOct 10, 1968
S04E02The Football MatchOct 3, 1968
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Cast

John Le Mesurier

John Le Mesurier

plays Colonel Maynard
Keith Marsh

Keith Marsh

plays Ralph
Peggy Mount

Peggy Mount

plays Gabrielle Dragon
Sid James

Sid James

plays George Russell
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Characters

Colonel Maynard

Colonel Maynard

played by John Le Mesurier
Ralph

Ralph

played by Keith Marsh
Gabrielle Dragon

Gabrielle Dragon

played by Peggy Mount
George Russell

George Russell

played by Sid James
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