Booyakasha! It didn’t seem that long ago that you couldn’t walk 10 metres without someone doing an Ali G impression in your face, but it’s over a quarter of a century since this cultural phenomenon of a character first graced our late-night Channel 4 screens as part of the anarchic topical comedy the 11 O’ Clock Show. Originally a tool to poke the pomposity of politicians, religious figures, and artists, the boy from Staines became so much more, having his own spin-off shows, appearing in a Madonna music video, and eventually his own film in 2002.

In this episode, Guy and Rob talk all things Ali G and Sacha Baron Cohen, whilst being ever so careful to leave Borat and Bruno for a later date. Plus a mini dive into the 11 O'Clock Show and all the comedy talent that particularly divisive programme gave the world.

This may well also end up being the most represented film in our Spotify playlist, as the amount of Hip-Hop had Rob unable to contain his excitement, as did the line delivery of Charles Dance, but what was the overall impression of this film that left both our hosts relatively cold the first time around? Have a listen and find out!

Sacha Baron Cohen – Schvitzing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs45jcOkWAM 

Sacha Baron Cohen – Pump TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV70hTdyKZo 

Ali G interviews Jacob Rees-Mogg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szGxq3pvJPQ

Ali G in Northern Ireland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCNG5UeKMZw 

Ali G and Jarvis Cocker – Help the Aged

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCZI4RkK5OY

Ali G and Olivia Wilde at the Oscars

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2oEx3ARgMo

11 o Clock Show - Daisy Donovan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o38kU6hQ434

11 o Clock Show – Series 1 Episode 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geeuh5PFvPg

Iain Lee watches old 11 O Clock Shows

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1pJXxyE76g

Madonna -  Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdz2oW0NMFk

Shaggy and Ali G – Me Julie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A91wAkz3NpE

Ali G at the Comedy Awards 2012

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrmvjR9ETDQ 

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