The World According to Smith & Jones

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.

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First Aired

Jan 11, 1987

Last Aired

Feb 20, 1988

Episode Runtime

30m

Created By

Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones

Network

ITV1

Country

GB