Alas Smith and Jones
Created by Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith
A high-spirited British sketch comedy built on the chemistry of a reliable double act, designed for weekly entertainment and rewatchability.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Alas Smith and Jones scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Alas Smith and Jones sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is Alas Smith and Jones easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Is Alas Smith and Jones violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Does Alas Smith and Jones leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Alas Smith and Jones
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Alas Smith and Jones
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Alas Smith and Jones, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Alas Smith and Jones, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Alas Smith and Jones, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
