Alas Smith and Jones 1984
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 31, 1984
- Format
- 10 seasons · 62 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~31 hours (30 min/ep)
- Created By
- Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones
- Networks
- BBC One, BBC Two
What is Alas Smith and Jones?
Alas Smith and Jones is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 62
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 31, 1984
- Networks
- BBC One, BBC Two
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10
- Format
- 10 seasons · 62 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- BBC One, BBC Two
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Alas Smith and Jones is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One, BBC Two. Current status: Ended. Spans 10 seasons and 62 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Two British comedians deliver rapid-fire sketches in a long‑running BBC variety show.”
- Sharp sketch comedy from seasoned performers
- Shows the early chemistry of Smith and Jones
- Spanned over a decade on BBC, reflecting evolving humor
- The series' style is rooted in 1980s British comedy, which may not appeal to all modern viewers
- Some episodes were originally broadcast only in the UK, limiting accessibility
Watch it if you enjoy classic British sketch comedy and the work of Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones.
The show features lighthearted, occasionally satirical sketches suitable for general audiences, though 1980s cultural references may be unfamiliar.
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What kind of program is 'Alas Smith and Jones'?
It is a British comedy sketch television series.
When did the series first and last air?
It ran from 31 January 1984 to 14 October 1998.
Who are the principal performers?
The series stars comedians Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones.
Did the series change its title during its run?
Yes, from series five in 1989 the title was shortened to 'Smith and Jones'.
Was the show broadcast outside the United Kingdom?
It had brief runs in the United States on A&E, PBS, and CBS during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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