Alas Smith & Jones

TV Series
1984–19981984–1998
30min

Griff Rhys Jones and Mel Smith in Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

Mel Smith and Griff Rhys-Jones present a series of short (often tasteless, always scathing) sketches about modern life and the stupidity and gullibility of those who believe in it.Mel Smith and Griff Rhys-Jones present a series of short (often tasteless, always scathing) sketches about modern life and the stupidity and gullibility of those who believe in it.Mel Smith and Griff Rhys-Jones present a series of short (often tasteless, always scathing) sketches about modern life and the stupidity and gullibility of those who believe in it.

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Awards
- 1 win & 4 nominations total

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Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

Griff Rhys Jones in Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

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63 episodes63 eps • 1984–1998

Griff Rhys Jones

Various Rolesas Various Roles…

63 episodes63 eps • 1984–1998

Geoffrey McGivern 16 episodes16 eps • 1985–1998

Sarah Alexander

Various Rolesas Various Roles

12 episodes12 eps • 1997–1998

Various Rolesas Various Roles

12 episodes12 eps • 1997–1998

Chris Langham 11 episodes11 eps • 1989–1990

Jonathan Kydd 10 episodes10 eps • 1995–1998

Brenda Blethyn 8 episodes8 eps • 1984–1990

Alexandra Dane 7 episodes7 eps • 1986–1987

James Bondas James Bond…

4 episodes4 eps • 1984–1998

Geoffrey Whitehead 5 episodes5 eps • 1984–1985

Janine Duvitski 5 episodes5 eps • 1985–1992

Sylvestra Le Touzel 5 episodes5 eps • 1986–1997

Peteras Peter

4 episodes4 eps • 1986–1987

Tony Robinson 4 episodes4 eps • 1984

Rebecca Stevens 4 episodes4 eps • 1985–1992

Robin Driscoll 4 episodes4 eps • 1987–1990

Jane Booker 4 episodes4 eps • 1987–1992

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Mel Smith and Griff Rhys-Jones present a series of short (often tasteless, always scathing) sketches about modern life and the stupidity and gullibility of those who believe in it. —Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>

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Genre
- Comedy
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
In the "Swiss News" sketch. Mel Smith and Griff Rhys-Jones reactions were genuine, as they nearly cracked up, which was unintentional and was not in the script.

Connections
Featured in Comedy Classics of the 80's (1991)

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10/10

Masterpiece sketch comedy

Excellent example of British sketch comedy. Some slide through PC waters but only the self righteous outraged idiots will be offended. Some of the face to face sketches are drawn out but they change the pace of the show. There aren't many shows that you cant predict anymore. This is one that will surprise and offer many laughs. Champagne comedy abounds.

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Release date
- January 31, 1984 (United Kingdom)
Country of origin
- United Kingdom
Language
- English
Also known as
- Auweia! Alias Smith und Jones
Production companies
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- TalkBack Productions
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Runtime
- 30min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Mono
- Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

Griff Rhys Jones and Mel Smith in Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

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