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.
| Created By | Mel SmithGriff Rhys Jones | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | The World According to Smith & Jones | |
| First Air Date | January 11, 1987 | |
| Last Air Date | February 20, 1988 | |
| Seasons | 2 | |
| Episodes | 12 | |
| Episode Runtime | 30min | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
| Production Companies | LWT | |
| Networks | ITV1 | |