About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. The New Version
Aired 16 November 1989 • 30 min
Starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones with Chris Langham and Heather Tobias.
2. The Untreated Version
Aired 23 November 1989 • 30 min
With Chris Langham, Josie Lawrence and Kate Williams.
3. The Uncut Version
Aired 30 November 1989 • 30 min
Mount Olympus - luxurious home of Greece's first family - the Gods. Follow their triumphs and disappointments in the classic soap opera Olympus.
4. The Untouchable Version
Aired 14 December 1989 • 30 min
In Olympus II, Sara Crowe as Aphrodite and Miranda Richardson as Hera.
5. The Undiscovered Version
Aired 21 December 1989 • 30 min
With Chris Langham, Rosemary Martin and Heather Tobias.
6. The Unprepared Version
Aired 28 December 1989 • 30 min
Starring Jane Horrocks, Chris Langham, Rosemary Martin, Andy Taylor, Heather Tobias, Kate Williams. With the final episode of that classic soap Olympus.