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Alas Smith and Jones
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Alas Smith and Jones

1984-01-31 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.3

Comedy

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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Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones
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Ended

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Mel SmithMel Smith
Griff Rhys JonesGriff Rhys Jones
Sarah AlexanderSarah AlexanderVarious Roles

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