Episode 1
The New Version
30m
Starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones with Chris Langham and Heather Tobias.
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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
The Untreated Version
30m
With Chris Langham, Josie Lawrence and Kate Williams.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 3
The Uncut Version
30m
Mount Olympus - luxurious home of Greece's first family - the Gods. Follow their triumphs and disappointments in the classic soap opera Olympus.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 4
The Untouchable Version
30m
In Olympus II, Sara Crowe as Aphrodite and Miranda Richardson as Hera.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 5
The Undiscovered Version
30m
With Chris Langham, Rosemary Martin and Heather Tobias.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 6
The Unprepared Version
30mfinale
Starring Jane Horrocks, Chris Langham, Rosemary Martin, Andy Taylor, Heather Tobias, Kate Williams. With the final episode of that classic soap Olympus.
Episode credits
Written by Jon Canter
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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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