Series synopsis
Da Ali G Show is a British comedy talk television series that premiered on Channel 4 on March 30, 2000. It ended on August 22, 2004. It was created by Sacha Baron Cohen. It stars Sacha Baron Cohen and Daniel DiCriscio.
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 ridiculou ...
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sacha Baron Cohen as Borat
- Daniel DiCriscio as Self
Guest cast
- Jarvis Cocker
- Gore Vidal as Self
- Sally Jessy Raphael
- Gail Porter
- Chrissie Hynde
- Tamzin Outhwaite
- Roy Hattersley
- Marissa Tait
- Donald Trump as Self
- Richard Thornburgh as Self
- Newt Gingrich as Self
- Will Glaspy as Self
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 38 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 20 | August 17, 2004 | September 13, 2005 |
| Season 1 | 6 | March 30, 2000 | May 5, 2000 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 21, 2003 | March 28, 2003 |
| Season 3 | 6 | July 18, 2004 | August 22, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Borat at the Hampton Classic Horse Show Borat at the Hampton Classic Horse Show |
August 17, 2004 |
| 2 |
Borat at the Patriot Rally Aiii is a straight-to-video release of clips from Da Ali G Show (original, UK series) plus unaired segments from the show, hosted by Ali G himself. |
August 17, 2004 |
| 3 |
Ali G's Full Spyz Movie Bling Bling is a straight-to-video release of clips from the Da Ali G Show, plus unaired segments and an interview with David and Victoria Beckham from a Comic Relief special. It was hosted by Ali G himself. |
August 17, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
March 30, 2000 |
| 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. |
March 30, 2000 |
| 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. |
April 14, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Law Ali G tries his skills as a recruit with the Philadelphia Police Department. Borat explores the do's and don't's of dating in the U.S. Bruno gets the inside story on New York's Fashion Week. Ali G interviews former U.S. Attorney General Dick Thornberg. |
February 21, 2003 |
| 2 |
War Ali G interviews former U.N. Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali and tours the U.N. Ali G conducts a roundtable discussion of experts on religion. Borat gets a lesson in etiquette. Ali G talks to General Brent Scowcroft. |
February 28, 2003 |
| 3 |
Politics Ali G interviews Newt Gingrich. Bruno reports from New York's Fashion Week. Borat covers American hobbies at a gun club and gym. Ali G talks in the studio with a Drug Enforcement Agent. Ali G tries to sell a new business idea to Donald Trump. |
March 7, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Respek Ali G talks with Sam Donaldson, "boss man of ABC News," about Nixon's "Waterworld" crisis, journalist biases and TV ratings, among other critical issues. Borat over-imbibes with a pair of genial gents at a wine tasting in Mississippi. Ali G probes the legal travails of "The Simpsons" with former LAPD police chief Daryl Gates, then questions a pair of ATF dog trainers about bomb-sniffers and canine discrimination. |
July 18, 2004 |
| 2 |
Rekognize Ali G has a serious sit-down with conservative icon Pat Buchanan, pondering the prospect of presidential partnerships, "him"igration pros and cons, and Iraq's possession of "BLTs." Borat hits the campaign trail in Mississippi with a congressional candidate, then delivers a speech to the City Council after getting tips from the state's Republican Party chairman. Ali G presides over a family roundtable discussion with Michael Easley (senior pastor, The Immanuel Bible Church), Karen Mulhauser (Veteran Feminists of America), Diane Knippers (president of the Institute of Religion and Democracy) and Roger Lancaster (professor of Anthropology and Cultural Studies), then visits a farm in search of the answer to a question on everybody's mind: Why are there are so many Vietnam veterinarians? |
July 25, 2004 |
| 3 |
Peace In New York to sell book ideas to high-profile publishers and agents, Ali G pitches the following would-be bestsellers: "A Kiss on the Lips," a vibrating book designed to stimulate the mind and more; "The Lord of the Rings," an adaptation of the hit films; an Ali G "autobiography" of President Bush; and more. Bruno chats with fashion guru Leon Hall about which celebrities should be kept "in the ghetto" or sent on a "train to Auschwitz"; later, Bruno and "fashion police" James Campbell and Randy McLaughlin rate the attire of such Hollywood notables as Renee Zellweger, Peter Jackson and Paris Hilton. Ali G interviews U.S. Olympic president (and former swimming star) John Nabor about the upcoming games in Greece, pondering why there isn't an Olympic competition for world-record events like Tallest Man or Longest Moustache. Borat travels to Nashville and Tucson to "learn to be country star." There, he demonstrates a Kazakhstan line dance to willing square dancers, gets songwriting inspiration from country-music legend Porter Wagoner, and tests out a liberating new tune at a local lounge. |
August 1, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 30, 2000 |
| Last aired | August 22, 2004 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |