Ali G and Borat would never get on TV today because 'these days you can't mislead people', says Channel 4 boss
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Changes to broadcasting rules under Ofcom, which tightened its rules on consumer welfare back in 2020, mean that prank shows where contributors are purposefully fooled are off the cards.
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Rule change means Ali G and Borat would never be allowed on TV today
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Sacha Baron Cohen confirms return of Ali G character
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Ali G set to RETURN in stand-up routine as Sacha Baron Cohen prepares to bring his yellow tracksuit out of retirement 25 years after launch
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Rule change means Ali G and Borat would never be allowed on TV today
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Sacha Baron Cohen's Best Movies and Shows: Borat, Ali G and More
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Sacha Baron Cohen on the Dangers of Playing Ali G and Brüno
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