BROADCASTER Griff Rhys Jones will share memories of his long career with his late comedy partner Mel Smith at the Regent Centre in Christchurch on November 17.

Griff shot to fame alongside Mel in hit comedies Not the Nine O’Clock News and the long-running Alas Smith and Jones which was broadcast from 1984 to 1998. Latterly, he has become known for his successful travel shows.

Prompted by the recent death of his comedy partner of over 30 years, he will be sharing a series of anecdotes and stories about his time with Mel as well as reflecting on their decades spanning career.

Griff’s career has seen him presenting, acting and writing, but it was comedy that first made him a national icon.

He found his way into the country’s hearts and funny bones with Mel Smith, appearing in films together, on stage together, and in their hit show Smith & Jones on television together for nearly twenty years.

Griff, 62, first appeared with Mel in Not the Nine O’Clock News in 1979 before branching out to create their legendary sketch show and establishing Talkback Productions.

In 2012 the comedy duo reunited for what was to be the last time in The One Griff Rhys Jones.

Aside from comedy, Griff’s career has seen him presenting, acting and writing.

Best known for his travel documentaries including A Great Welsh Adventure, Slow Train Through Africa, Griff’s Great Britain. Griff starred in Three Men in a Boat on BBC Two alongside old friends Rory McGrath and Dara O’Briain.

n For more information please call the Regent Centre on 01202 499199.