TV series
Alas Smith and Jones
1984–1998, English, on BBC One & BBC Two. Created by Mel Smith & Griff Rhys Jones.
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.
- Seasons
- 10
- Episodes
- 62
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1998
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Latest episode
S10 E6: Griff's Accident
Aired 14 October 1998
Seasons 10
Cast & crew
- Mel SmithCreator
- Griff Rhys JonesCreator
- Mel SmithCast · 62 ep
- Griff Rhys JonesCast · 62 ep
- Chris LanghamCast · 13 ep
- Sarah AlexanderVarious Roles · 12 ep
- Carolyn PicklesActress · 3 ep
- Adam WideSelf · 2 ep
- Steve KellyCast · 1 ep
- Ruth ArnoldCast · 1 ep
- Chris PowerCast · 1 ep
- John ChallisMexican Hotel Receptionist · 1 ep
- Dinsdale LandenCountry Squire · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 31 January 1984
- Last aired
- 14 October 1998
- Network
- BBC One, BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Alas Smith and Jones: quick answers
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How many seasons of Alas Smith and Jones are there?
Alas Smith and Jones has 10 seasons and 62 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Alas Smith and Jones finished?
Yes. Alas Smith and Jones ended in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Alas Smith and Jones?
If you liked Alas Smith and Jones, try The Two Ronnies, French & Saunders, A Bit of Fry & Laurie.
Who created Alas Smith and Jones?
Alas Smith and Jones was created by Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones and stars Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Chris Langham.