Episode 1
A Womb with a View
30m
The boys are back. Head to head, back to front and upside down. For new viewers, Smith is the slightly larger one and Jones is slightly Welsh.
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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
Women's Shower Room
30m
A second bumper package of humorous skits featuring loveable, chubby Mel Smith and cheeky chappie Griff Rhys Jones.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 3
Rock Star's House
30m
A third foray into the funny, farcical and felicitous world of the comical duo whose names begin with the letters 'j' and 's'.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 4
Dumping Rubbish in the Berkshire Countryside
30m
Discover how the pyramids were built. Accompany Sir John Harvey-Jones on his latest troubleshoot. And discover why the drivers of F-registration Montegos should beware the next budget.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 5
Interrupting Des Lynam
30m
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, so hang the decorations and the fairy lights and join Smith and Jones on a trip to funnyland.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 6
Hello Wembley
30m
Tonight's show guarantees no references to Christmas, hangovers, boxing, sleighbells, or the works of Charles Dickens.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 7
Comics Relief
30mfinale
Last in the series starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. A preview of a new movie about the Welsh mafia, and clairvoyant Doris Cockney.
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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