Overview

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.

Cast

Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones

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What is "The World According to Smith & Jones" about?

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.

When was "The World According to Smith & Jones" released?

The World According to Smith & Jones was released in 1987.

Who stars in "The World According to Smith & Jones"?

The cast includes Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones.

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