TV series
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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Alas Smith and Jones premiered January 31, 1984. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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 1
Return of the British Comedy Award-winning series starring Mel Smith Griff Rhys Jones. Among the subjects promised in this new series are endangered species, courtship in the 50s, dustcart trophies, traffic wardens, political speeches, the postal system and street vendors - and of course a weekly 'head to head'.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 2
More subjects are given an unexpected twist - plus musical set-pieces.
Guest stars Ruth Arnold
Episode 3
More comedy sketches, musical set-pieces, and a 'head to head' problem that needs to be discussed.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 4
Another fast-moving sequence of sketches, songs and 'head-to-head' problems.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 5
The award-winning duo. More fun and frolics from the slightly larger one who comes from London and the slightly thinner one who comes from Wales.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode 6
Last in the comedy series starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. A collection of comic items as the double award-winning duo add to the gaiety of nations.
Where to watch Alas Smith and JonesEpisode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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Mel Smith
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BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom