The Dragon's Opponent Season 1 • TV Show
release-radar
Are there new episodes of The Dragon's Opponent coming?
The Dragon's Opponent is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on October 14, 1973. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced.
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overview
What is The Dragon's Opponent about?
4-part miniseries dramatising the true-life adventures of Charles "Mad Jack" Howard, 20th Earl of Suffolk, whose daring wartime exploits included rescuing dozens of refugee European nuclear scientists, a large supply of heavy water and millions of pounds in diamonds just before the Germans captured Paris, and then became a self-taught bomb disposal expert who successfully defused dozens of large German bombs during the London Blitz. The series reflects a distinct GB style and perspective.
cast
Cast and creators of The Dragon's Opponent
The main cast includes Ronald Pickup, Anton Darby and Virginia McKenna.
Ronald Pickup
as Charles "Mad Jack" Howard
Anton Darby
as Greville Howard
Virginia McKenna
as Margaret - Countess of Suffolk
Angela Douglas
as Beryl Morden
Peter Copley
as Dr. Gough
Vincent Ball
as Captain McColm
Veronica Lang
as Mimi Crawford