The World According to Smith & Jones
TV series
The World According to Smith & Jones
1987–1988, English, on ITV1. Created by Mel Smith & Griff Rhys Jones.
A mock-historical documentary utilising old, often obscure, film clips to satirise world history, with hosts Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones presenting behind desks and featuring a running gag about Smith's ancestors appearing in the footage. A second series features a slightly altered format focusing on topics like medicine, law, and science.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
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Latest episode
S2 E6: Series 2, Show 6
Aired 20 February 1988
Seasons 2
Details
- First aired
- 11 January 1987
- Last aired
- 20 February 1988
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The World According to Smith & Jones has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The World According to Smith & Jones finished?
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What shows are like The World According to Smith & Jones?
If you liked The World According to Smith & Jones, try Not the Nine O'Clock News, All That, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.
Who created The World According to Smith & Jones?
The World According to Smith & Jones was created by Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones and stars Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones.