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Da Ali G Show

20003 seasons6.9 / 10

Da Ali G Show is a British satirical television series created by and starring English comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. In the series, Baron Cohen plays three unorthodox journalists: faux-streetwise poseur Ali G, Kazakh reporter Borat Sagdiyev, and gay Austrian fashion enthusiast Brüno Gehard. These characters conduct real interviews with unsuspecting people, many of whom are celebrities, high-ranking government officials, and other well-known figures, during which they are asked absurd and ridiculous questions.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

Da Ali G Show premiered March 30, 2000. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Da Ali G Show is a British satirical television series created by and starring English comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. In the series, Baron Cohen plays three unorthodox journalists: faux-streetwise poseur Ali G, Kazakh reporter Borat Sagdiyev, and gay Austrian fashion enthusiast Brüno Gehard. These characters conduct real interviews with unsuspecting people, many of whom are celebrities, high-ranking government officials, and other well-known figures, during which they are asked absurd and ridiculous questions.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Neil Hamilton

Ali travels to the Cannes Film Festival, to pitch his new movie 'Booka' - named after the noise a gun makes. There's a lively discussion on animal rights, Neil Hamilton joins Ali on the sofa and the first ever contestant plays 'Who Wants to Win an Ounce?'. Elsewhere, Borat learns about British etiquette.

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Episode 2

Mohamed Al Fayed

Ali gets the low-down on the FB, Aiiii. There's rapping from Mohammed Al Fayed, and Borat finds out what it takes to be a true British huntsman.

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Episode 3

Gail Porter

Ali learns how to save the environment - and use guns to kill people. Later, he serenades the lovely Gail Porter, and Borat joins Cambridge University's young intelligentsia for a game of cricket.

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Episode 4

Roy Hattersley

It's up to Ali G to turn the tables in the Third World - with turntables. Ali goes behind the scenes of US TV, and Roy Hattersley and Chrissie Hynde join Ali on the show.

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Episode 5

John Humphrys

Ali interviews John Humphrys, presents his home shopping channel, QVG, and helps Fran Healy from Travis give 'Why Does It Always Rain on Me?' an urban twist, while Borat learns about British comedy.

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Episode 6

Anita Roddick

Anita Roddick joins Ali in the studio to discuss some interesting new products for Body Shop, Borat feels the passion of the Henley Regatta, Jarvis insists on helping the aged, and Ali saves the world from an evil gunman and meets Jah in the process.

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More about Da Ali G Show

Cast

Sacha Baron CohenBorat
Daniel DiCriscioSelf
Jarvis Cocker
Gore VidalSelf
Sally Jessy Raphael
Gail Porter
Chrissie Hynde
Tamzin Outhwaite

Credits

Created by
Sacha Baron Cohen
Written by
Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines, Dan Mazer, Seth Rogen, James Bobin, Evan Goldberg, Jeff Stilson, Rich Dahm, Robert Katz, Jamie Glassman, Ed Herbstman

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
18
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Channel 4United Kingdom
  • HBOUnited States
  • Four by Two FilmsUnited States
  • TalkbackUnited Kingdom

Themes

satire