The BEST episodes of Alas Smith and Jones season 2

Every episode of Alas Smith and Jones season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Alas Smith and Jones season 2!

Alas Smith and Jones is 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.

Last Updated: 11/9/2024Network: BBCStatus: Ended
Inflatable Cactus
star
8.50
2 votes

#1 - Inflatable Cactus

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/1985

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."

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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George Best: An Apology
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8.00
2 votes

#2 - George Best: An Apology

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/1985

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 ?"

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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West Side Story
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8.00
2 votes

#3 - West Side Story

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/1985

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.

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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Jailbreak
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8.00
2 votes

#4 - Jailbreak

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/28/1985

Mel 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.

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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Lucky George
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8.00
1 votes

#5 - Lucky George

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/1985

Conclusion of the series. Not to put too fine a point on it the show starts on a rubbish tip and ends with a fart.

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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An American Armchair In London
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7.83
6 votes

#6 - An American Armchair In London

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/1985

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.

Writer: Arthur Ellis
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