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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Network Rule!!,
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This review is from: George And The Dragon [DVD] (DVD)
George and the Dragon was originally released about 17 years before I was born, but when I saw the pre-release information for it I couldn't believe it! Network DVD are in a period of mass old-sitcom release that (although frequent) is of the highest Quality.
There are no special features with this set, but it is a wonderful item on four discs, each disc containing one season of the show. Sid James and Peggy Mount are fantastically cast as the warring chauffeur and housekeeper of Colonel Maynard (played by the ever-brilliant John Le-Mesurier) and have great chemistry. It is clear that this show was written for Sid but Peggy really pushes him to be the headline here. Great story-lines across all four series make it easy to see why the show was (and is) so popular, but one of the best things about this DVD is that Network have not removed the ad-caps, so it is like watching it back in the good old days... The only slight disappointment here is the quality of the material that was transfered (it was clearly slightly worn) but this does provide the Nostalgia element and is in no way worthy of a lost star. Buy this, it is brilliant, and while you're at it treat yourself to some other great Network DVDs such as On The Buses series 1,2,3,4 and Bless This House series 1,2,3.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
There's still fire in this dragon,
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This review is from: George And The Dragon [DVD] (DVD)
Mid 60s sit com that stands the test of time. Excellent scipts and cracking pace. Sid James and Peggy Mount are on top form supported by John le Mesurier in his best vague mode and Keith Marsh as gardiner Ralph (or Rafe as Miss Dragon calls him). The audience lap it up, so much so that their laughter covers some good gags in the filmed sequences. Perhaps the highlight of the first series is the episode 'Night night sleep tight', virtually a two hander for James and Mount. And a catchy theme tune from Tom Springfield.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still brilliant,
By Wilhelm Snyman "Wilhelm Snyman" (Cape Town, W Cape South Africa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: George And The Dragon [DVD] (DVD)
After 40 years, George and the Dragon has lost none of its charm; Sid James and Peggy Mount are timeless and the scripting is so much better than the bulk of modern TV comedies, especially the US ones. One can see the influence of classics like George and the Dragon on the better contemporary TV sitcoms. This series is worth every penny.
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