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The Best Episodes of Alas Smith and Jones

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The Best Episodes of Alas Smith and 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...
  1. Background image for Water Slide
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Water Slide

    S7:E1

    Return of the British Comedy Award-winning series starring Mel Smith Griff Rhys Jones. Among the subjects promised in this new series are endangered species, courtship in the 50s, dustcart trophies, traffic wardens, political speeches, the postal system and street vendors - and of course a weekly 'head to head'.

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Bronstein, Police Chiropodist
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Bronstein, Police Chiropodist

    S1:E1

    The first of six programmes starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones with Annabel Leventon, Annette Lynton, Shane Rimmer. Andrew Francis, Raymond Mason and a special guest appearance by Nicholas Ball. A hard-hitting exposé of sperm banks, Samurai accountants and chiropody, all done with impeccable taste and integrity.

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    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Traffic Warden

    S7:E2

    More subjects are given an unexpected twist - plus musical set-pieces.

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    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Desert

    S1:E2

    With Ken Morley, Hugh Thomas and Geoff Capes. The 'right to know' team look into orange juice cartons and discover divorce, pornography, bran and two donkeys.

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    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Runaway Bus

    S7:E3

    More comedy sketches, musical set-pieces, and a 'head to head' problem that needs to be discussed.

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    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Raz Soap Powder

    S1:E3

    Guest stars Tony Robinson and Brenda Blethyn. This is your only chance to discover what the Pope really gets up to at home, how the French Resistance resisted and the secret of Roger Moore's success.

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    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Bad Microphones

    S8:E1

    The long-time collaboration between Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones continues as they return with a six part comedy series full of observational humour, man-to-man duologues and hard-hitting lunacy.

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  9. Background image for Tails
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Tails

    S8:E5

    In a programme originally scheduled for 13 September, Dinsdale Landen plays an unintelligible country squire when he joins Mel and Griff. The duo discuss the joys of body piercing and present sketches including a comic look at the law of probability.

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  10. Background image for Rough Direction
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Rough Direction

    S8:E6

    Last in the series of fast-moving comedy and sharp-edged sketches, from Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. With guests Stratford Johns and Geraldine James.

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    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Alarm Clock

    S10:E1

    Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones return for another series of comic sketches, including more head-to-head discussions.

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    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Prescription Drugs

    S8:E2

    With Jonathan Kydd and Steffanie Pitt.

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    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Missing Link

    S8:E3

    Maggie Philbin joins Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones in their new comedy series to launch Thick Aid - a charity helping the stupid to help themselves. Plus, other comic sketches including the problem of ordering food in a Japanese restaurant, and Mel worrying that he is getting too old to, "pull the birds."

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  14. Background image for Griff has Stage Fright
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Griff has Stage Fright

    S8:E4

    More fast-moving comedy and sharp-edged sketches from Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. Including sketches about a visit to a brothel which specialises in correction, a cabinet minister who has trouble with his equipment, and the duo consider adopting children from foreign countries. Tonight's special guest is Lynda Baron.

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    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Tanker

    S10:E3

    Mel and Griff try to find out if their friend Frank, played by Alun Armstrong, is wearing a toupee.

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    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Tie Man of the Year

    S10:E4

    This week Griff tries to combat Mel's snoring and the duo unearth a long-lost satire programme of the sixties.

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    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #16 - New TV

    S10:E5

    The duo play soldiers with a timekeeping problem, Mel goes to an all-night celebrity party, and there's a head-to-head on the problems of managing an all girl band.

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    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #17 - SDP

    S1:E6

    The last of six programmes starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones, with Andrew Francis, Tony Robinson, Brenda Blethyn, Annabel Leventon, Annette Lynton and Hugh Burden. Alas the last Alas... but beware these scholars of history, literature and contemporary comment may well return to enlighten you. Tonight's dissertation is on the Spanish Civil War. Ole.

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  19. Background image for Griff's Accident
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Griff's Accident

    S10:E6

    Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones conclude their series of comic sketches with the duo revealing an amazing breakthrough in personal technology. With guest, rock guitarist Brian May.

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  20. Background image for Dr. Jekyll
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Dr. Jekyll

    S1:E4

    Witness Margaret Thatcher 's finest hour, sample the exciting qualities of real ale and spend a day with the Great Gobbo in this week's tasteful programme.

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    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #20 - George Smiley, British Spy

    S1:E5

    Join the police on a night siege and probe the soft underbelly of the pop world. Yes, it's another exciting episode in the Smith and Jones 'Guide to Life'. This week: how to become a barbed-wire consultant and solve the enigma of correlation.

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    6.7/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Flight Simulator

    S10:E2

    Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones continue their series of comic sketches. There's a spoof of Alfred Hitchcock 's classic film Rear Window and new dance sensation Conga Britannica.

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    #22 - An American Armchair In London

    S2:E1

    Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones begin their side-splitting six week series with a show that has everything: comedy, music and a nasty skin complaint.

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    #23 - Inflatable Cactus

    S2:E2

    With Chris Barrie and Robin Driscoll. The critics have hailed this series as, "The most expensive comedy programme since Tender is the Night. Miss the Nine 0 'Clock News to catch it."

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    #24 - George Best: An Apology

    S2:E3

    Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones bring you the third programme of this 425 part epic science series. This week they ask the question which has baffled millions: "How does James Burke get away with it ?"

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    #25 - West Side Story

    S2:E4

    Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones host this special charity edition in aid of those unfortunate millions who have been on the Terry Wogan show. With Stephen Fry, Gwen Taylor and Robin Driscoll.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Water Slide" is the best rated episode of "Alas Smith and Jones". It scored 8.2/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/22/1992. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bronstein, Police Chiropodist".