Alas Smith and Jones (1984) is a comedy web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Alas Smith and Jones online in HD.
Alas Smith and Jones — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones
- Starring: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones
Alas Smith and Jones — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1984-01-31 |
| Seasons | 10 |
| Episodes | 62 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One, BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.3/10 (20 votes) |
Alas Smith and Jones — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Bronstein, Police Chiropodist (1984-01-31) — The first of six programmes starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones with Annabel Leventon, Annette Lynton, Shane Rimmer. Andrew Francis, Raymond Mason and a special guest appearanc
- E2: Desert (1984-02-07) — With Ken Morley, Hugh Thomas and Geoff Capes. The 'right to know' team look into orange juice cartons and discover divorce, pornography, bran and two donkeys.
- E3: Raz Soap Powder (1984-02-14) — Guest stars Tony Robinson and Brenda Blethyn. This is your only chance to discover what the Pope really gets up to at home, how the French Resistance resisted and the secret of Rog
- E4: Dr. Jekyll (1984-02-21) — Witness Margaret Thatcher 's finest hour, sample the exciting qualities of real ale and spend a day with the Great Gobbo in this week's tasteful programme.
- E5: George Smiley, British Spy (1984-02-28) — Join the police on a night siege and probe the soft underbelly of the pop world. Yes, it's another exciting episode in the Smith and Jones 'Guide to Life'. This week: how to become
- E6: SDP (1984-03-06) — The last of six programmes starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones, with Andrew Francis, Tony Robinson, Brenda Blethyn, Annabel Leventon, Annette Lynton and Hugh Burden. Alas the l
Season 2
- E1: An American Armchair In London (1985-10-31) — Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones begin their side-splitting six week series with a show that has everything: comedy, music and a nasty skin complaint.
- E2: Inflatable Cactus (1985-11-07) — With Chris Barrie and Robin Driscoll. The critics have hailed this series as, "The most expensive comedy programme since Tender is the Night. Miss the Nine 0 'Clock News to catch i
- E3: George Best: An Apology (1985-11-14) — Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones bring you the third programme of this 425 part epic science series. This week they ask the question which has baffled millions: "How does James Burke
- E4: West Side Story (1985-11-21) — Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones host this special charity edition in aid of those unfortunate millions who have been on the Terry Wogan show. With Stephen Fry, Gwen Taylor and Robin
- E5: Jailbreak (1985-11-28) — Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones bring you the hit entry of this year's Leningrad Television Festival where it won the coveted 'Zinc Daisy of Stalin Award' for the most agriculturall
- E6: Lucky George (1985-12-05) — Conclusion of the series. Not to put too fine a point on it the show starts on a rubbish tip and ends with a fart.
Season 3
- E1: Gas Readers (1986-09-18) — A bad year on the horses and a worse one on the property market means that BBC2 is proud and extremely lucky to present The New Series.
- E2: Try Not to Look Like a Badger (1986-09-25) — Starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones with Alexandra Dane, Peter Dawson, Robin Driscoll, Nigel Harman, Peter McCarthy , Gareth Milne and Sylvestra Ie Touzel.
- E3: Scuba Diver (1986-10-02) — With special appearances by Mick Channon, Gary Glitter, Leslie Grantham, Jools Holland, Hazel O'Connor and Janet Street-Porter.
- E4: Football Supporters on a Plane (1986-10-09) — More fun and frolics as the whacky duo think it a super wheeze to rehash an old Terry and June script.
- E5: Getting Ready for the Show (1986-10-16) — Two men, two minds, two visions… one porpoise.
- E6: Mel Gives Birth (1986-10-23) — Last Smith and Jones for a while. Featuring the definitive opus of Peter Leander Brewis, 'Concerto for string quartet and next-door neighbour', recorded earlier in the year at the
Season 4
- E1: Violence on TV (1987-10-15) — They're back to back, head to head and side by side, but fortunately not on top of each other.
- E2: Impersonations (1987-10-22) — The Show They Tried to Ban! … is not on tonight. They succeeded. So there's this instead. With Tracie Bennett and John Humphrys.
- E3: Sunday Film: The Sword of St. Petersburg (1987-10-29) — Starring Pete Duel and Ben Murphy. Special guest appearances by Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones.
- E4: Start the Show off with a Bang (1987-11-05) — Nobody could ever accuse Alas Smith and Jones of poor taste. It costs a fortune.
- E5: Trev (1987-11-12) — Guest starring Roger Lloyd Pack and Linda Lusardi.
- E6: Night Network (1987-11-19) — Probably the most refreshing and part-reaching comedy show in the world with Kim Clifford.
- E7: Police Surveillance Unit (1987-11-26) — Last chance to get your complaints in before the series finishes. With Janice Cramer Robin Driscoll Nigel Harman, Peter McCarthy and Garfield Morgan.
Season 5
- E1: The New Version (1989-11-16) — Starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones with Chris Langham and Heather Tobias.
- E2: The Untreated Version (1989-11-23) — With Chris Langham, Josie Lawrence and Kate Williams.
- E3: The Uncut Version (1989-11-30) — Mount Olympus – luxurious home of Greece's first family – the Gods. Follow their triumphs and disappointments in the classic soap opera Olympus.
- E4: The Untouchable Version (1989-12-14) — In Olympus II, Sara Crowe as Aphrodite and Miranda Richardson as Hera.
- E5: The Undiscovered Version (1989-12-21) — With Chris Langham, Rosemary Martin and Heather Tobias.
- E6: The Unprepared Version (1989-12-28) — Starring Jane Horrocks, Chris Langham, Rosemary Martin, Andy Taylor, Heather Tobias, Kate Williams. With the final episode of that classic soap Olympus.
Season 6
- E1: A Womb with a View (1990-11-22) — 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.
- E2: Women's Shower Room (1990-11-29) — A second bumper package of humorous skits featuring loveable, chubby Mel Smith and cheeky chappie Griff Rhys Jones.
- E3: Rock Star's House (1990-12-06) — A third foray into the funny, farcical and felicitous world of the comical duo whose names begin with the letters 'j' and 's'.
- E4: Dumping Rubbish in the Berkshire Countryside (1990-12-13) — 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 bud
- E5: Interrupting Des Lynam (1990-12-20) — 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.
- E6: Hello Wembley (1990-12-26) — Tonight's show guarantees no references to Christmas, hangovers, boxing, sleighbells, or the works of Charles Dickens.
- E7: Comics Relief (1991-01-03) — 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Alas Smith and Jones have? 10 season(s) with 62 episodes.
Who created Alas Smith and Jones? Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones.
Where can I watch Alas Smith and Jones? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
