Episode 1
Violence on TV
30m
They're back to back, head to head and side by side, but fortunately not on top of each other.
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TV series
Alas Smith and Jones
198410 seasons7.4 / 10
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Alas Smith and Jones premiered January 31, 1984. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Impersonations
30m
The Show They Tried to Ban! ... is not on tonight. They succeeded. So there's this instead. With Tracie Bennett and John Humphrys.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 3
Sunday Film: The Sword of St. Petersburg
30m
Starring Pete Duel and Ben Murphy. Special guest appearances by Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 4
Start the Show off with a Bang
30m
Nobody could ever accuse Alas Smith and Jones of poor taste. It costs a fortune.
Episode credits
Guest stars Chris Power
Episode 5
Trev
30m
Guest starring Roger Lloyd Pack and Linda Lusardi.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 6
Night Network
30m
Probably the most refreshing and part-reaching comedy show in the world with Kim Clifford.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 7
Police Surveillance Unit
30mfinale
Last chance to get your complaints in before the series finishes. With Janice Cramer Robin Driscoll Nigel Harman, Peter McCarthy and Garfield Morgan.
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More about Alas Smith and Jones
Cast
Mel Smith
Griff Rhys Jones
Chris LanghamAdam WideSelf
Steve Kelly
Ruth Arnold
Chris Power
Credits
- Created by
- Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones
- Written by
- Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith, Chris Lang, John Irwin, Jon Canter
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 62
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Themes
double actsketch comedy