The World According to Smith & Jones
10.0
1 votes
1987–1988
2 seasons
~30m/ep
Comedy
Overview
A mock-historical documentary utilising old, often obscure, film clips to satirise world history, with hosts Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones presenting behind desks and featuring a running gag about Smith's ancestors appearing in the footage. A second series features a slightly altered format focusing on topics like medicine, law, and science.
Created by Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones
Top cast
Seasons
Series 1
6 episodes · 1987
Series 2
6 episodes · 1988
Details
Status
Ended
First aired
January 11, 1987
Last aired
February 20, 1988
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Networks
ITV1
Language
English
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