Griff Rhys Jones (born 16 November 1953) is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner Mel Smith.
He went on to develop a career as a television presenter and writer, as well as continuing with acting work. He currently presents the television bloopers show It'll Be Alright on the Night for ITV, replacing Denis Norden in 2008.
Rhys Jones has fronted a number of documentary series for both the BBC and ITV including Mountain in 2007, Greatest Cities of the World between 2008 and 2010 and A Great Welsh Adventure in 2014.
Early life and education
Rhys Jones was born in Cardiff, the son of Gwynneth Margaret (née Jones) and Elwyn, a doctor. The family moved because of his father's occupation to West Sussex when he was 6 months old. He attended Conifers Primary School in Midhurst, West Sussex, junior school in Epping, Essex, and Brentwood School, also in Essex. While the family was resident in Essex, his father had a boat in West Mersea on Mersea Island, which they would sail around the coast of Suffolk and into The Broads.
Rhys Jones (born 30 June 1994) is a Paralympianathlete from Wales competing in category T37 sprinting events. Jones qualified for the 2012 Summer Paralympics in the 100m and 200m sprint. Making the final of the 200m at his first major games.
History
Jones was born in Church Village near Pontypridd in Wales in 1994. Jones, who has cerebral palsy, played football for a pan-disability side before switching to athletics after attending a Disability Sports Wales trial. He attended his first junior competition, in Blackpool in 2008, winning four gold medals in the T37 category. By 2010 he was entering senior championships, competing in sprints and the long jump in the 2008 CP National Championships in Nottingham.
In 2011 Jones entered events across Europe taking first place at the Czech Open. He posted two personal bests in 2012, 12.25s in the 100m sprint at Birmingham and 25.24s in the 200m in the London Disability Athletics Challenge. He qualified for the 2012 Summer Paralympics in both 100m and 200m sprint. He followed his first Paralympic Games by qualifying for this 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon finishing 7th in the 100m and 8th in the 200m.
Rhys Jones is a Welsh rugby union player. A fly half, he is the son of former Wales international Kingsley Jones. Rhys Jones is Wales Youth, Under 18, Under 19, Under 20 and Wales 7s international.
Money for Nothing is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the United Kingdom on 27 July 1928 by Herbert Jenkins, London, and in the United States on 28 September 1928 by Doubleday, Doran, New York. Immediately prior to publication it appeared as a serial, in London Calling magazine (UK) from 3 March to 28 July 1928 and in Liberty magazine (US) between 16 June and 22 September 1928.
As well as Lester and Hugo, John Carroll, another nephew of Lester’s, also lives at Rudge Hall; he’s the manager of the estate. A diffident fellow, he’s in love with Pat Wyvern, the daughter of the irascible Colonel Meredith Wyvern. Pat likes John but deplores his lack of backbone. In any case, the Colonel wouldn’t hear of them marrying because he’s at daggers-drawn with Lester due to an incident involving an explosion.
"Money for Nothing" is a single by British rock band Dire Straits, taken from their 1985 album Brothers in Arms. The song's lyrics, considered controversial at the time of the song's release, are written from the point of view of a working-class man watching music videos and commenting on what he sees. The song featured a cameo appearance by Sting singing background vocals, as well as the signature falsetto introduction and backing chorus, "I want my MTV." The groundbreaking video was the first to be aired on MTV Europe when the network launched on 1 August 1987.
HiFi shop sketch from Not the 9 oclock news with Rowan Atkinson Griff Rhys Jones Mel smith and (not in this sketch) Pamela Stevenson The show ran for four series from 1979 to 1982
published: 05 Apr 2010
Smith & Jones "Nazi Generals"
This is one of my all time favourite Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones sketches, from one of the best comedy TV series of the 1980s, "Smith & Jones".
This sketch is from episode 5 of series 5.
published: 17 Jan 2010
When Snowdonia’s Majesty Meets Gower’s Secrets | Griff's Great Welsh Adventure
Griff Rhys Jones is setting out on a personal odyssey to return to his home country of Wales. Born there but brought up just outside of London, he’s heading back to get to grips with the wonderful and magical country that is Wales, uncovering the country’s true spirit with plenty of adventures along the way.
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published: 06 Jan 2024
Smith and Jones discuss the Beatles
Classic sketch from the UK comedy show starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. Begins with a head to head discussion of the Beatles and the 60's followed by a rare sketch about the Beatles.
published: 15 Mar 2007
Griff Rhys Jones On Mel Smith | Lorraine
Griff talks to Lorraine about his former comedy partner and his new show The Quizeum.
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published: 25 Mar 2015
Griff Rhys Jones interviewed by Clive Anderson
From Clive Anderson Talks Back
published: 18 May 2015
Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones the lea
published: 30 Jul 2019
Self Service Checkout, The One Griff Rhys Jones
Self Service Checkout Comedy Sketch starring Griff Rhys Jones (UK)
published: 23 Jan 2012
Darts
A skit from the British show "Not the Nine O'Clock News". With Rowan Atkinson (commentator), Mel Smith, Griff Rhys-Jones.
published: 25 Sep 2006
A Holsten Pils TV advert with Gryff Rhys - Jones ~ Old!
HiFi shop sketch from Not the 9 oclock news with Rowan Atkinson Griff Rhys Jones Mel smith and (not in this sketch) Pamela Stevenson The show ran for four serie...
HiFi shop sketch from Not the 9 oclock news with Rowan Atkinson Griff Rhys Jones Mel smith and (not in this sketch) Pamela Stevenson The show ran for four series from 1979 to 1982
HiFi shop sketch from Not the 9 oclock news with Rowan Atkinson Griff Rhys Jones Mel smith and (not in this sketch) Pamela Stevenson The show ran for four series from 1979 to 1982
This is one of my all time favourite Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones sketches, from one of the best comedy TV series of the 1980s, "Smith & Jones".
This sket...
This is one of my all time favourite Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones sketches, from one of the best comedy TV series of the 1980s, "Smith & Jones".
This sketch is from episode 5 of series 5.
This is one of my all time favourite Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones sketches, from one of the best comedy TV series of the 1980s, "Smith & Jones".
This sketch is from episode 5 of series 5.
Griff Rhys Jones is setting out on a personal odyssey to return to his home country of Wales. Born there but brought up just outside of London, he’s heading bac...
Griff Rhys Jones is setting out on a personal odyssey to return to his home country of Wales. Born there but brought up just outside of London, he’s heading back to get to grips with the wonderful and magical country that is Wales, uncovering the country’s true spirit with plenty of adventures along the way.
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Griff Rhys Jones is setting out on a personal odyssey to return to his home country of Wales. Born there but brought up just outside of London, he’s heading back to get to grips with the wonderful and magical country that is Wales, uncovering the country’s true spirit with plenty of adventures along the way.
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Classic sketch from the UK comedy show starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. Begins with a head to head discussion of the Beatles and the 60's followed by a ...
Classic sketch from the UK comedy show starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. Begins with a head to head discussion of the Beatles and the 60's followed by a rare sketch about the Beatles.
Classic sketch from the UK comedy show starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. Begins with a head to head discussion of the Beatles and the 60's followed by a rare sketch about the Beatles.
Griff talks to Lorraine about his former comedy partner and his new show The Quizeum.
Join Lorraine every weekday on ITV at 8.30am
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Griff talks to Lorraine about his former comedy partner and his new show The Quizeum.
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Griff talks to Lorraine about his former comedy partner and his new show The Quizeum.
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HiFi shop sketch from Not the 9 oclock news with Rowan Atkinson Griff Rhys Jones Mel smith and (not in this sketch) Pamela Stevenson The show ran for four series from 1979 to 1982
This is one of my all time favourite Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones sketches, from one of the best comedy TV series of the 1980s, "Smith & Jones".
This sketch is from episode 5 of series 5.
Griff Rhys Jones is setting out on a personal odyssey to return to his home country of Wales. Born there but brought up just outside of London, he’s heading back to get to grips with the wonderful and magical country that is Wales, uncovering the country’s true spirit with plenty of adventures along the way.
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Classic sketch from the UK comedy show starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. Begins with a head to head discussion of the Beatles and the 60's followed by a rare sketch about the Beatles.
Griff talks to Lorraine about his former comedy partner and his new show The Quizeum.
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Griff Rhys Jones (born 16 November 1953) is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner Mel Smith.
He went on to develop a career as a television presenter and writer, as well as continuing with acting work. He currently presents the television bloopers show It'll Be Alright on the Night for ITV, replacing Denis Norden in 2008.
Rhys Jones has fronted a number of documentary series for both the BBC and ITV including Mountain in 2007, Greatest Cities of the World between 2008 and 2010 and A Great Welsh Adventure in 2014.
Early life and education
Rhys Jones was born in Cardiff, the son of Gwynneth Margaret (née Jones) and Elwyn, a doctor. The family moved because of his father's occupation to West Sussex when he was 6 months old. He attended Conifers Primary School in Midhurst, West Sussex, junior school in Epping, Essex, and Brentwood School, also in Essex. While the family was resident in Essex, his father had a boat in West Mersea on Mersea Island, which they would sail around the coast of Suffolk and into The Broads.
I hear tell there's a stranger in the Jones household (Yes siree, yes siree) That's what I'm told I hear tell there's a new arrival six days old (Yes siree, yes siree) Worth his weight in gold Come right in and meet the son Christening's done, time to have some fun (Yes siree, yes siree, yes siree) Yes siree, yes siree, it's a big holiday everywhere For the Jones family has a brand new heir He's the joy heaven sent and they proudly present Mister Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones When he grows up he never will stray With a name like the one that he's got today As he walks down the street folks will say "Pleased to meet, Mister Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones" What a smile and how he shows it He'll keep happy all day long What a name, I bet he knows it With that handle how can he go wrong? And the folks in the town all agree He'll be famous, as famous as he can be How can he be a dud or a stick in the mud When he's Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones? (Yes siree, yes siree, yes siree)