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Highlights from Series 1-4 of Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones's 1980s comedy sketch show 'Alas Smith and Jones', plus the four short comedy plays from the 1989 series 'Smith and Jones in Small Doses', featuring the formidable writing talents of Anthony Minghella, John Mortimer and Graeme Garden.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: A collection of the best sketches from Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones' 1980s comedy show Alas Smith And Jones. Also includes four short comedy plays from the 1989 series Smith And Jones In Small Doses. Over 6 hours of classic timeless comedy in a 2 disc set. Contains the very best moments from the first 4 series including In At The Deep End, the Businessmen Babies, Porno & Bribeasy plus the cream of the head to head routines that were the trademark of the show SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...At Last Smith & Jones - Vol. One - 2-DVD Set ( Alas Smith & Jones ) ( At Last Smith & Jones - Vol. 1 )
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Brutal Alice
Format:DVD
I've waited for years for Smith & Jones to come out on DVD and I'm glad it finally has.
HOWEVER - why only realise a "best of" DVD???
For me the first 4 series of Smith and Jones was timeless comedy and should have been released in FULL.
On the 2 DVD's in this set you get 2 "compilation" episodes for each of the first 4 series. Each episode is approximately 30 minutes long so you are getting approximately 1 hour in total for each series. Therefore you are getting about a third of each of the series.
I'm not sure who picked the compilations material either but it certainly isn't a "best of" in my opinion, especially the series 1 material. I remember the show a lot better than is show in this release.
The problem is that whilst you are watching the DVD you are constantly thinking "why did they not release the full series"?? It leaves you rather disappointed as whilst the material on this DVD is okay you can't help thinking the producers have made one almighty cock-up!
So please re-release the series AND IN FULL!!!
HOWEVER - why only realise a "best of" DVD???
For me the first 4 series of Smith and Jones was timeless comedy and should have been released in FULL.
On the 2 DVD's in this set you get 2 "compilation" episodes for each of the first 4 series. Each episode is approximately 30 minutes long so you are getting approximately 1 hour in total for each series. Therefore you are getting about a third of each of the series.
I'm not sure who picked the compilations material either but it certainly isn't a "best of" in my opinion, especially the series 1 material. I remember the show a lot better than is show in this release.
The problem is that whilst you are watching the DVD you are constantly thinking "why did they not release the full series"?? It leaves you rather disappointed as whilst the material on this DVD is okay you can't help thinking the producers have made one almighty cock-up!
So please re-release the series AND IN FULL!!!
56 of 58 people found the following review helpful
By theassassin
Format:DVD
I am a huge fan of Not The 9 O'Clock News and was pleased to see Smith And Jones finally coming to DVD after many unexplained delays. But WHY does it have to be "best of"??!
I was too young to have seen the original airing of this series, and like so many other classic comedies (eg. Not The Nine O'Clock News) I probably never will, because the BBC refuses to repeat the full series or release the full series' on DVD. Everything is always "best of" - WHY??! I was really looking forward to finally being able to see Smith And Jones in full. And then I read on another website that this DVD is "the best of series 1-4". Why can't the BBC just release the complete series and let me decide what the "best" is. I don't appriciate a handful of high-up BBC "experts" cutting and chopping sketches around to make a long-running, highly-rated comedy show fit onto 1 disc consisting of THEIR OWN PERSONAL OPINION.
I already saw the "best of" Smith And Jones with the sketchbook series they made in 2006. I liked it, and it whet my appetite, so I want to see the ENTIRE series.
Like so many other "classic comedies that will be enjoyed forever" (as the BBC is so fond of saying in documentaries) this comedy gold sits rotting away in the BBC archives, while the BBC boasts about how good the programme was and how extensive their archive is. That's all very well and good, but if it's not accessable to the public, then programmes like these are as good as forgotten anyway...
I was too young to have seen the original airing of this series, and like so many other classic comedies (eg. Not The Nine O'Clock News) I probably never will, because the BBC refuses to repeat the full series or release the full series' on DVD. Everything is always "best of" - WHY??! I was really looking forward to finally being able to see Smith And Jones in full. And then I read on another website that this DVD is "the best of series 1-4". Why can't the BBC just release the complete series and let me decide what the "best" is. I don't appriciate a handful of high-up BBC "experts" cutting and chopping sketches around to make a long-running, highly-rated comedy show fit onto 1 disc consisting of THEIR OWN PERSONAL OPINION.
I already saw the "best of" Smith And Jones with the sketchbook series they made in 2006. I liked it, and it whet my appetite, so I want to see the ENTIRE series.
Like so many other "classic comedies that will be enjoyed forever" (as the BBC is so fond of saying in documentaries) this comedy gold sits rotting away in the BBC archives, while the BBC boasts about how good the programme was and how extensive their archive is. That's all very well and good, but if it's not accessable to the public, then programmes like these are as good as forgotten anyway...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By G. LONG
Format:DVD
i forgot how funny smith & jones were worth the money just for the home video christmas special.it should have been shown prime time christmas day 2009.
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at last smith & jones
love these guys.
they have moved with the years
and still very funny.
I look forward to Vol. 2 sometime soon.
they have moved with the years
and still very funny.
I look forward to Vol. 2 sometime soon.
Published 3 months ago by Gerald Hanson
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At Last
I bought this DVD for my brother for christmas. I bought it because of the 1986 Christmas home video alone. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Drew
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At Last Smith and Jones
Still very enjoyable after all these years. Interesting to see how both actors shone in the earlier days of their comedic careers.
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Published 14 months ago by . Janelle
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Wonderful, excellent, fabulous but incomplete.
Just received this in the mail today. This is a wonderful release. Yes, like others I am sad that the BBC don't release full series of their classics, but just best of... Read more
Published 16 months ago by SARAH WILLIAMSON
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Still funny
When I first saw Jones and Smith many years ago, I thought they were very funny. They still are today.
Published 18 months ago by Poul Thisted Kristensen
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Two men talking
I remember the two men from TV decades ago and am still finding the jokes funny, but alas, there is something terrible missing... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Aage W. Vasili Hempel
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ALAS SMITH & JONES COLLECTION DVD SET
I used to watch this series many years ago and when I found it I bought it immediately. The seller shipped it fast and when I received it I was very happy. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Luigi F. Nesci
2.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing like their best
This is apparently the only DVD of Smith and Jones currently available. It is their very early material, which has worn badly. Better than nothing -but only just!
Published 20 months ago by David H. Bebbington
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Give us the complete...
I agree totally with the other reviews.
Why O why dont they release the complete series and let us decide which is best instead of spoon feeding us what they think to be... Read more
Why O why dont they release the complete series and let us decide which is best instead of spoon feeding us what they think to be... Read more
Published 22 months ago by DUG
5.0 out of 5 stars
At last Smith and Jones
Having viewed these in the late 80's and early 90's, there was nothing left out
All the classics from the shows, all the good bits... Read more
All the classics from the shows, all the good bits... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jazzy
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