Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 0.0/10
The Dragon's Opponent
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1973, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.
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- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: EN.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Ronald Pickup
Charles "Mad Jack" Howard
Anton Darby
Greville Howard
Virginia McKenna
Margaret - Countess of Suffolk
Angela Douglas
Beryl Morden
Peter Copley
Dr. Gough
Vincent Ball
Captain McColm
Veronica Lang
Mimi Crawford
Seasons
Season 1
4 Episodes • Aired 1973-09-23
No season overview provided for this season.