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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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Episode 1 - An American Armchair In London
Release Date: 1985-10-31Mel 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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Episode 2 - Inflatable Cactus
Release Date: 1985-11-07With 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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Episode 3 - George Best: An Apology
Release Date: 1985-11-14Mel 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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Episode 4 - West Side Story
Release Date: 1985-11-21Mel 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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Episode 5 - Jailbreak
Release Date: 1985-11-28Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones bring you the hit entry of this year's Leningrad Television Festival where it won the coveted 'Zinc Daisy of Stalin Award' for the most agriculturally informative comedy show of the year. With Stephen Fry and Robin Driscoll.
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Episode 6 - Lucky George
Release Date: 1985-12-05Conclusion of the series. Not to put too fine a point on it the show starts on a rubbish tip and ends with a fart.