Synopsis
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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Cast
Seasons
Series 1
6 eps · 1987-01-10
Series 2
6 eps · 1988-01-15
The World According to Smith & Jones airing schedule, episode calendar, cast, and synopsis. The World According to Smith & Jones airs on ITV1.