George And The Dragon

George and the Dragon is a British situation comedy made by ATV for the ITV network which was transmitted in four series comprising 26 episodes between 19 November 1966 and 31 October 1968. The regular cast is Sid James, Peggy Mount, John Le Mesurier and Keith Marsh and was written by Harry Driver and Vince Powell. Shaun O'Riordan was the director, while Alan Tarrant was the main producer.

Comedy

Seasons

1. George Meets the Dragon

Air Date: 1966-11-19

Having chased away 16 pretty young housekeepers, George is taken aback by the arrival of the 17th, formidable Gabrielle Dragon.

2. The Unexpected Sport

Air Date: 1966-11-26

When the Colonel breaks his leg, George must substitute for him in a polo match, and secretly bets that the other team will win.

3. The Not So Tender Trap

Air Date: 1966-12-03

George impersonates the Colonel in order to seduce the pretty Letitia, then is convinced that he has drunkenly proposed to Gabrielle by mistake.

4. Night, Night, Sleep Tight

Air Date: 1966-12-10

5. Royal Letter

Air Date: 1966-12-17

6. Merry Christmas?

Air Date: 1966-12-24

1. TV Conflict

Air Date: 1967-05-20

2. Sunday Morning

Air Date: 1967-05-27

3. The French Lesson

Air Date: 1967-06-03

Gabrielle has won a weekend for two in Paris and decides to take George with her, but the entente is less than cordiale.

4. The Learner Driver

Air Date: 1967-06-10

5. The Old Flame

Air Date: 1967-06-17

6. Table Manners

Air Date: 1967-06-24

7. Friendship Bureau

Air Date: 1967-07-01

1. The Reunion

Air Date: 1968-01-06

2. Court Case

Air Date: 1968-01-13

3. The TV Set

Air Date: 1968-01-20

4. The Holiday

Air Date: 1968-01-27

5. The 10:15 Train

Air Date: 1968-02-03

When British Rail cancels the 10:15 to London, George and Gabrielle register their protest and all but bring the entire network to a standstill.

6. Family Tree

Air Date: 1968-02-10

7. Big Deal

Air Date: 1968-02-17

1. Backing Britain

Air Date: 1968-09-26

2. The Football Match

Air Date: 1968-10-03

3. Gabrielle's Birthday

Air Date: 1968-10-10

It's Gabrielle's birthday, and she discovers both a birthday card from Sid and an expensive milk stole. But the latter actually belongs to a woman George brought home from a party the night before...

4. Life Insurance

Air Date: 1968-10-17

Both Gabrielle and George decide to take out life insurance policies, but misunderstands a call from the examining doctor and thinks George is dying.

5. Floribunda Gabrielle

Air Date: 1968-10-24

The Colonel thinks the new gardener is in love with Gabrielle.

6. Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing

Air Date: 1968-10-31

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

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Rating

6.7/10

Release Date

1966-11-19

Episodes

26 (4 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast