Dogmatic beliefs and the likes of woke culture are inimical to good writing of any kind, but in comedy they are especially deadly.

Gen X and Millennials will remember fondly the faux-streetwise poseur from Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, with his 'rude boy' accent and never ending supply of tracksuits.

Backlash against Sacha Baron Cohen's new Ali G movie is mounting, with campaigners launching a petition to ban the film from cinemas.