His full name revealed

Ali G has revealed his real name.

Sacha Baron Cohen's has unveiled some of the background of controversial character in April's edition of Esquire, which he is guest editing.

And his full name is Alistair Lesley Graham.

The character also gained three CSEs from Matthew Arnold school - a genuine Staines school - in home economics, religious studies and art.

The revelations come in a fictionalised biography in the magazine designed to promote his upcoming movie Ali G In Da House.

Published: 5 Mar 2002