SNL UK Archives

I can change him!" Thankfully, Starmer's Gen Z advisor (Jack Shep) enters the scene, equipped to help out the prime minister because, "I'm an expert in messy drama, I've been in three throuples, and I'm currently gay." The solution? Leave Trump a voice message! SNL UK – Image: Sky Screencap "Hi, Donald I'm afraid I can't go[...]

With that in mind, we have a special preview waiting for you below that gives you a chance to meet the SNL UK cast and writers, learn what SNL UK has on tap social media-wise, and much more – here's a look! Images: Sky TV Here's a look at SNL UK social media head Jake Bhardwaj letting[...]

With the hours ticking down, and with a look at the first midweek sketch and read-thru on Wednesday, we're getting our first on-stage promo (with musical guest Wet Leg). Image: Sky Screencap Here's a look at the first on-stage promos for SNL UK that went live earlier today: Tina Fey! Wet Leg! Saturday! #snluk pic.twitter.com/h6WoDbTPxv — Sky TV (@skytv)[...]

Now we're getting a look at the premiere's host, SNL icon and writer/actor/comedian Tina Fey, and some members of the SNL UK cast checking in during read-thru for this weekend's debut. Image: SNL UK Screencap Here's a look at how things are going before the big SNL UK debut, followed by what else we've learned about the[...]

With SNL icon and writer/actor/comedian Tina Fey set to help the SNL UK cast kick off its run this weekend, we're getting our very first sketch, with Fey channelling her inner Mary Poppins as she somewhat painfully and very awkwardly descends down to help the cast get the word out and get ready for the[...]

Now, we've got a look at the line-up of hosts and musical guests for the first three shows, with SNL icon Tina Fey getting things underway on Saturday, March 21st. March 21st: Tina Fey joined by musical guest Wet Leg March 28th: Jamie Dornan (Belfast) joined by musical guest Wolf Alice April 4th: Riz Ahmed (Bait, Hamlet) joined[...]

That means that after SNL UK hits Sky and NOW on March 21st, it will be available on Peacock beginning March 22nd The six-episode Sky Original series is the first-ever British take on NBC's long-running late-night sketch comedy and music series (now in its 51st season) Each week,  a new SNL UK guest host will[...]

Each week,  a new SNL UK guest host will serve as the ringmaster for sketches staged before a live studio audience, along with live music, an opening monologue, and the UK's version of "Weekend Update." Now, we're getting our first look at the SNL UK cast in action with the release of an official teaser[...]

Each week,  a new SNL UK guest host will serve as the ringmaster for sketches staged before a live studio audience, along with live music, an opening monologue, and the UK's version of "Weekend Update." Now, we're getting a look at the writing team that's in place for the freshman season, with Jonno Johnson, Head Writer,[...]

What can you expect? A new guest host each week will serve as the ringmaster for sketches staged before a live studio audience, along with live music, an opening monologue, and (yes) the UK's version of "Weekend Update." Here's a rundown of the cast: Image: Sky Hammed Animashaun Hometown: East London Credits: Black Ops (BBC), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Bridge Theatre) Comedy heroes: Lenny Henry, Gina Yashere,[...]

"'Saturday Night Live' has set the bar for live sketch comedy for half a century, and to help bring that legacy to London using our amazing on-screen and off-screen talent, along with a tremendous investment in UK production, is a massive honour." SNL UK (Image: NBCUniversal; Sky) Longman's resume includes CBS's The Late Late Show with James[...]