George And The Dragon. Image shows from L to R: George Russell (Sid James), Gabrielle Dragon (Peggy Mount). Copyright: Associated Television
George And The Dragon

George And The Dragon

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1966 - 1968
  • 26 episodes (4 series)

Sid James stars as chauffeur George, constantly warring against formidable housekeeper Gabrielle Dragon (Peggy Mount) in the home of Colonel Maynard. Also features John Le Mesurier and Keith Marsh.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - George Meets The Dragon

Having driven away yet another housekeeper with his amorous advances, George is sent out by his employer, Colonel Maynard, to the local work agency to find a replacement.

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Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 19th November 1966
Time
8:40pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sid James George Russell
Peggy Mount Gabrielle Dragon
John Le Mesurier Colonel Maynard
Keith Marsh Ralph
Guest cast
Noel Davis Agency Man
John Carlin Taxi Driver
Stephanie Heesom Gloria (George's 'Cousin')
Jackie Afrique Sandra (Previous Cook-Housekeeper)
Gabor Baraker Mario (Gabrielle's Former Employer)
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Harry Driver Writer
Production team
Shaun O'Riordan Director
Alan Tarrant Producer
Richard Lake Production Designer
Tom Springfield Composer

Video

George And The Dragon - S01E01 - George Meets The Dragon

George Meets The Dragon. First episode of the classic 1966 comedy series, with Sid James, Peggy Mount and John Le Mesurier.

Featuring: Sid James (George Russell), John Le Mesurier (Colonel Maynard), Keith Marsh (Ralph), Peggy Mount (Gabrielle Dragon), Jackie Afrique (Sandra), Gabor Baraker (Mario), John Carlin (Taxi Driver), Noel Davis (Agency Man) & Stephanie Heesom (Gloria).

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