Alas Smith and Jones

Alas Smith and Jones

  • 1984
  • 10 Seasons
  • 62 Episodes
  •  7.176  (17)
  •   Ended

A British comedy sketch television series featuring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones that ran on BBC One and BBC Two from 31 January 1984 to 14 October 1998. From series 5 in 1989 the 'Alas' title was dropped and became simply Smith and Jones.

Alas Smith and Jones
Seasons
Griff's Accident
6. Griff's Accident
October 14, 1998
Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones conclude their series of comic sketches with the duo revealing an amazing breakthrough in personal technology. With guest, rock guitarist Brian May.
New TV
5. New TV
October 07, 1998
The duo play soldiers with a timekeeping problem, Mel goes to an all-night celebrity party, and there's a head-to-head on the problems of managing an all girl band.
Tie Man of the Year
4. Tie Man of the Year
September 30, 1998
This week Griff tries to combat Mel's snoring and the duo unearth a long-lost satire programme of the sixties.
Tanker
3. Tanker
September 23, 1998
Mel and Griff try to find out if their friend Frank, played by Alun Armstrong, is wearing a toupee.
Flight Simulator
2. Flight Simulator
September 16, 1998
Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones continue their series of comic sketches. There's a spoof of Alfred Hitchcock 's classic film Rear Window and new dance sensation Conga Britannica.
Alarm Clock
1. Alarm Clock
September 09, 1998
Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones return for another series of comic sketches, including more head-to-head discussions.
Description
A British comedy sketch television series featuring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones that ran on BBC One and BBC Two from 31 January 1984 to 14 October 1998. From series 5 in 1989 the 'Alas' title was dropped and became simply Smith and Jones.
  • Premiere Date
    January 31, 1984
  • Rating
    7.176  (17)