Da Ali G Show (2000– )

Hipster Ali G. interviews a variety of guests from the world of crime prevention, drug enforcement and the judiciary to discuss the issues of crime and drugs in Britain and America. Ali G, ... See full summary »

Creator:

Sacha Baron Cohen

Stars:

Sacha Baron Cohen, Steve Ellington, T.N.T. Crew

6 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Sacha Baron Cohen	...	Ali G (6 episodes, 2000)
Steve Ellington	...	Himself (6 episodes, 2000)
T.N.T. Crew	...	Musicians (6 episodes, 2000)

Storyline

Hipster Ali G. interviews a variety of guests from the world of crime prevention, drug enforcement and the judiciary to discuss the issues of crime and drugs in Britain and America. Ali G, however, is very much in favor of them, and the absolute naivete with which he interviews his guests frequently catches them completely off guard.

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Plot Keywords:

interview | spin off | broadcasting | british comedy | social satire | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Talk-Show

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Details

Official Sites:

Channel 4 [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 March 2000 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Waterfall Studios, Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

TalkBack Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Borat: Does the women here have nice... physique?
Employer: Well, that's something I've got to talk to you about, because that could be sexual harassment. See, in America, in the workplace, men and women are equal.
Borat: *What?*

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Connections

Referenced in The Office: Downsize (2001)

User Reviews

Ali G in da house

Da Ali G Show may not have been the first place where real people have been put in uncomfortable situations for the sake of entertaining an audience, but it is definitely the most thought provoking, edgy, and hilarious incarnation of the format for our time. The list of Sascha Baron Cohen's unfortunate interviewees is unbelievable, a survey of controversial figures from the worlds of politics, fashion, and caricatures of everyday types. And he milks each one for what we all really want to hear them say. The personas of Ali G, Borat, and Bruno are all brilliantly developed and right in the pocket of what is just barely believable to the subjects in the moment, and entirely ridiculous in the hindsight of the program. My favorite moments are when you can tell that Cohen himself can hardly believe what is coming out of the mouths of his subjects. It is a great reminder to be careful not to believe everything you encounter in the world, and to take a good moment to think before speaking- especially when you're being recorded.