Ali G turns 25 this year, and to celebrate the character could be returning to the stage.
Sacha Baron Cohen is reportedly reviving Ali G for a new stand-up tour as the satirical character celebrates its 25th anniversary.
According to reports in Variety, the English actor and comedian is planning to bring back his iconic 1990s tracksuit-wearing character for a new one-hour stand-up special, reports The Manc.
The publication said that Cohen had been working on a new stand-up tour and that the character was set to make a reappearance.
First appearing on Channel 4's The 11 O'Clock Show in the late '90s, Ali G helped to catapult Sacha Baron Cohen to fame at the start of his career.
The character, who styles himself as a Staines Junglist, speaks in a West Indian patois and generally acts like a spoof of a hip-hop pretender, was such a hit he eventually got his own standalone series called The Ali G Show, which ran for three seasons.
Variety also addressed rumours of a new film, with a source close to Cohen strenuously denying a movie was in the works and saying Cohen was abiding by strike rules.
Ali G first appeared on our screens in 1998, with the character making its debut on Channel 4's sketch series The 11 O’Clock Show as the "voice of da yoof".
The faux-streetwise poser became known for conducting interviews with people who didn't realise they were being set up, bragged about coming up "in da heart of da Staines ghetto" and leading a local street gang, "Da West Staines Massiv."
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‘Ugly, run-down’ and ‘untidy’ – Leeds named UK’s tenth best big city
Britain's 20 biggest cities have been ranked, and Leeds has done pretty well.
Although, you wouldn't be able to tell judging by the overwhelmingly lacklustre description we've been given.
The listing comes from The Telegraph and ranks Britain's 20 biggest cities from worst to best, taking into account visitor appeal and where offers most to tourists.
Leeds comes in at a very respectable number 10, however judging from what they've said about our city you'd think we were much, much lower.
Kicking things off, the description reads: "There’s an untidy quality to Leeds, borne of a patchwork of periods in its built environment and the fact that a lot of regeneration is underway (cranes rise at every corner)."
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Yep, not off to a good start but it's only down hill from there as Leeds is then said to have a 'certain shapelessness'.
But perhaps the worst part is yet to come: "There are some ugly, run-down streets very close to the centre, and while the Headrow and other high streets have a fair number of shops, there’s no real boulevard or grand square.
"The most atmospheric spaces are Queens Arcade and perpendicular Cross Arcade, and Thornton’s Arcade; Grand Arcade is also Victorian but looks and feels less uplifting."
By the end it starts to get slightly more positive, emphases on 'slightly': "Leeds’ strongest points might be its small size and its north-central location; it’s easy to walk everywhere inside the city, and a short ride away are Ilkley, Skipton and the Dales."
Our visitor appeal gained a 6.5/10, beating Cardiff, Sheffield, Brighton and Nottingham.
Taking the top spot was Liverpool followed by Edinburgh, Belfast and Glasgow. Read the full ranking here.
An award-winning Sardinian restaurant made famous in Sheffield is now opening in Leeds
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This family-run restaurant has chosen Leeds as their second location, and we're very glad they have.
Introducing Domo, a Sardinian independent born in Sheffield that is loved by many for its delicious food, inviting atmosphere and stellar service.
Run by Raffaele Busceddu and Sarah May Elliott, Domo serves a range of traditional Sardinian specialities from homemade pasta dishes to show-stopping grills.
They've also got a banging cocktail menu full of signature serves and refreshing spritz, perfect for enjoying with friends over some delicious sharing plates.
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They've been teasing a second site for some time now but finally the cat is firmly out of the bag as they've announced they'll be bringing Domo to Leeds.
But where might you ask? Well, none other than the scenic location of the Lockside overlooking the canal.
Slotting right in next to BAKE, they're going to be in very good company indeed.
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Announcing the exciting news to Instagram, Domo said: "So most of you guessed it right...it’s been a long time coming but Domo 2.0 is finally cooking.
"Here’s a little sneak peek at our week which we’ve mostly spent admiring the views and getting to know the new neighbours …. If you can guess where it is there’s a glass of bubbly on us next time we see you. To be continued ………"
That's all the information we have so far, but we'll keep you in the loop as and when we find out more.
We can't wait to have you here in Leeds Domo, but for now we'll pop round to Sheffield to get our Domo fix and we highly suggest you do too.
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16th August 2023 
