GEORGE & THE DRAGON - SERIES FOUR - 1966-68

Classic black and white sitcom that was not only blessed by fine
scripts from the experienced partnership of Vince Powell and Harry
Driver, but benefited hugely from an experienced group of players, each
of whom was perfectly cast.George Russell (Sid James) is an incorrigible lech whose sexual advances have caused the resignation of
no fewer than 16 housekeepers at the home of Colonel Maynard (John Le
Mesurier), for whom George is employed as both chauffeur and handyman.
In a desperate attempt to put an end to George's antics the Colonel
sends George to the Premier Domestic Agency to find the ideal candidate
that will put an end to his wandering hands. But while George plots to
install another of his 'dolly birds', fate, and a fierce dragon, are
about to play their own part in scuppering his plans for good.

The dragon in question is Miss Gabriel Dragon (Peggy Mount), a forty
something no-nonsense widow in the mould of Ada Larkin (The Larkins),
the type of bellowing battle-axe character that the actress excelled
in. When Gabriel goes to meet Colonel Maynard for an interview she
mistakes Ralph (Keith Marsh), the colonel's gardener, for the old man
himself. Through a series of mishaps Gabriel is employed as cook and
housekeeper before the colonel has even had a chance to meet her. Then,
when George can't convince Ralph to 'fire' her, he hatches a plan to
scare Gabriel away. Although he doesn't fancy her at all, George makes
amorous advances on Gabriel in the hope that his mock passion will send
her hurrying out the front door. But Gabriel is made of sterner stuff,
and truly believing that George has the 'hots' for her, she remains
resolute, telling him that he'll just have to keep his feelings under
control.

And so battle commences between George and the Dragon, as they come
together like two juggernauts colliding head on at full speed. As he
attempts to rid himself of the woman with a force ten voice and a
fearsomely battling bluster, she manages to scupper every scheming
conniving plan he can come up with until, in time, the relationship
mellows and even a grudging respect begins to grow as the pair join
forces to ensure that anything but order descends on the Maynard
household.

Cast

Peggy Mount ... Gabrielle Dragon (26 episodes, 1966-1968)
Sidney James ... George Russell (26 episodes, 1966-1968)
John Le Mesurier ... Colonel Maynard (24 episodes, 1966-1968)
Keith Marsh ... Ralph (24 episodes, 1966-1968)