Alas Smith and Jones - Season 2

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An American Armchair In London

1 - An American Armchair In London

Air Date: October 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.

Inflatable Cactus

2 - Inflatable Cactus

Air Date: November 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."

George Best: An Apology

3 - George Best: An Apology

Air Date: November 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 ?"

West Side Story

4 - West Side Story

Air Date: November 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.

Jailbreak

5 - Jailbreak

Air Date: November 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.

Lucky George

6 - Lucky George

Air Date: December 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.