The also found irreverent comedian Ali G's interview with Victoria and David Beckham unfair.

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The event, at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, also saw Ali G star Sacha Baron Cohen take best comedian award.

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The comedian, who created characters including Borat and Ali G, has most recently been seen in the film adaptation of hit musical Les Miserables.

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Gervais was one of the regular guest commentators on Channel 4's The 11 O'Clock Show, probably best remembered for creating Ali G, for which Gervais did not win particularly fond reviews.

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He has not previously given a formal interview to a British broadcaster, preferring instead to appear in character - Ali G, Borat, Bruno and now General Admiral Aladeen in The Dictator.

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It is Ali G.

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Tarique Ali, 58, from Shawlands, was caught selling fake G Star, Nike, Armani, Lacoste and Ralph Lauren at the city's Barras Market in October 2009.

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