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.
The World According to Smith & Jones (Season 1)
Series 1, Show 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 1987-01-11
Runtime: 30 min
Series 1, Show 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 1987-01-18
Runtime: 30 min
Series 1, Show 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 1987-01-25
Runtime: 30 min
Series 1, Show 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 1987-02-01
Runtime: 30 min
Series 1, Show 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 1987-02-08
Runtime: 30 min
Series 1, Show 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 1987-02-15
Runtime: 30 min
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 6