Comedy Connections

Series 5

Episode 8: Alas Smith and Jones

BBC One

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 2^nd Mar 2007, 22:35 on BBC One North WestLatest broadcast: Tue 24^th Dec 2013, 22:45 on BBC Two England

A look at Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones's sketch show, which dominated ratings throughout the 1980s, and its connections with other comedy shows. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Doon Mackichan
Participant:: Mel Smith
Participant:: Griff Rhys Jones
Participant:: Clive Anderson
Participant:: Rory McGrath
Participant:: Jimmy Mulville
Participant:: Graham Linehan
Participant:: Arthur Mathews
Participant:: Martin Shardlow
Participant:: Robin Driscoll
Participant:: John Howard Davis
Participant:: Peter Fincham
Director:: Kevin McMunigal
Series Producer:: Graham Mitchell

Genres

Comedy Connections

Series 2

Episode 4: The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin

BBC One

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 5^th Sep 2006, 22:35 on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: Sat 29^th Aug 2015, 22:10 on BBC Two HD

The history of classic comedy shows. A look at 1970s sitcom The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, including interviews with writer and stars. Show more