SNL UK Archives

Our concern was that SNL UK wouldn't be given a chance to succeed; that it would be quickly written off by the British press as an attempt by the US to tell the UK how to do sketch comedy Thankfully, the SNL UK team put that concern to rest with a run of shows that[...]

While taking a well-deserved one-week break, Sky and NOW's Saturday Night Live UK offered us a look at what the future holds when SNL UK returns On April 25th, Nicola Coughlan begins her journey to the "Five-Timers" Club as host, with the Foo Fighters as the musical guest Following that, on May 2nd, we have host[...]

Kicking off the Jack Whitehall-hosted effort (with musical guest Jorja Smith), this week's SNL UK saw Jack Shep, Al Nash, and Annabel Marlow play three friends enjoying some rare sun (even if the temperature doesn't match it) with a garden BBQ and some drinks To add some spark to the festivities, the three decide to[...]

Before Colman Domingo and Anitta take to the stages of NYC's Studio 8H, award-winning comedian and actor Jack Whitehall (The 'Burbs, Jungle Cruise) and modern soul icon Jorja Smith are hoping to help the SNL UK cast and writers send the show onto its one-week break (returning on April 25th) on a strong note With[...]

With only a few days to go until Saturday Night Live UK returns this weekend to Sky and NOW screens with award-winning comedian and actor Jack Whitehall (The 'Burbs, Jungle Cruise) as host, and modern soul icon Jorja Smith as the musical guest, it's time for us to see how things went at read-thru with our[...]

That means that it's time for the SNL UK Midweek Sketch, which turns into a cue card lovefest between Whitehall and cast member Jack Shep (the reference at the end to Shep's Princess Diana impression was a nice touch) But what hit our radar was the little knife twist the sketch snuck in during the[...]

While we await who and what NBC's Saturday Night Live intends to target during its returning Cold Open later tonight, Sky and NOW's SNL UK kept its Cold Open focused on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, played once again by George Fouracres Between fears of war and economic downslides, the nation isn't doing well, and[...]

Tonight (and tomorrow on Peacock), we've got Academy Award-winner Riz Ahmed and musical guest Kasabian set to take the stages of SNL UK To make sure you're up to speed on what you need to know, we have a look back at the week leading up to tonight In addition, we have highlights from last weekend,[...]

With Sky and NOW's Saturday Night Live UK returning this weekend with SNL UK host Riz Ahmed and musical guest Kasabian, it's time for cast member Celeste Dring to join them for the on-stage promos Now, we don't want to assume anything, but we have a feeling that Dring may have had a hand in[...]

After giving Sky and NOW's Saturday Night Live UK cast members Ayoade Bamgboye and George Fouracres a better understanding of his modern approach to method acting during the SNL UK midweek sketch (waiting for you above), Academy Award-winner Riz Ahmed and the crew got down to business, and we had a chance to check in[...]

Earlier today, we learned that comedian and actor Jack Whitehall (The 'Burbs, Jungle Cruise) and soul singer Jorja Smith had been tapped for the fourth episode of Sky and NOW's Saturday Night Live UK before taking a one-week hiatus, returning on April 25th for the first of SNL UK's final four shows this season Now,[...]

After that, SNL UK is taking a one-week hiatus before returning on April 25th for the first of four more new shows. Image: Sky This past weekend, SNL UK targeted former Prince Andrew's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein in an opener that imagined the entire controversy as being a "29-year plan" to make now-King Charles look good[...]

But tonight, SNL UK was still flying solo, targeting former Prince Andrew's relationship to Jeffrey Epstein in the opener that imagined the entire controversy as being a "29-year plan" to make now-King Charles look good Set in 1997, during a meeting at the MI5 headquarters in 1997, shortly after the death of Princess Diana, Celeste[...]

As we're writing this, Saturday Night Live UK is airing on Sky and streaming on NOW, with host Jamie Dornan and musical guest Wolf Alice on tap for the second-ever SNL UK episode To help kick things off on a strong note, SNL UK social media lead Jake Bhardwaj dropped a new episode of "Five to Live," a behind-the-scenes look[...]

This week, we've got SNL UK host Jamie Dornan and musical guest Wolf Alice – a promising combination right from the jump Here's a look at the build-up to this weekend's show, including the midweek sketch, on-stage promo, and look at the show read-thru In addition, we've collected a sampling of sketches from the opener[...]

Let's just say it's all about the vibe… Image: Sky Screencap Here's the on-stage promo from earlier today, followed by a look back to last night and a rundown of who's who on SNL UK:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Saturday Night Live UK (@snluk) Here's a look at Dornan and the SNL UK cast during[...]

on Sunday) with SNL UK host Jamie Dornan and musical guest Wolf Alice on tap On Tuesday, the SNL UK Midweek sketch (above) saw Al Nash, Celeste Dring, and Hammed Animashaun checking in on Dornan as he was readying for the big show But things took a turn when Dornan learned that Nash was one[...]

on Sunday) with SNL UK host Jamie Dornan and musical guest Wolf Alice That means it's time for the SNL UK Midweek sketch, with Al Nash, Celeste Dring, and Hammed Animashaun checking to see how things are going with Dornan as he readies for the big show But things take a turn when Dornan learns that[...]

With SNL icon and writer/actor/comedian Tina Fey as host and Wet Leg as musical guest, SNL UK will hit the streaming service TONIGHT at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT To make sure you're ready, we've put together a preview/rundown of the show's cast and writers, as well as a look behind the scenes at how SNL[...]

Though the target was Starmer (as it should be, since it's SNL UK), the sketch also made sure to get some nice digs in at Trump, with Starmer noting "how badly" Trump wants to start "World War III." Whether he nodded off during that part of it and missed it, or he considers it a[...]

To say that the announcement of SNL UK becoming a reality wasn't exactly well-received by a lot of folks across the pond would be a serious understatement There was a whole lot of "Who are they to tell us how to be funny?" (I'm being nice with the wording), and folks were already out with[...]

First off, give Saturday Night Live UK cast members Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, and Paddy Young, as well as SNL UK host Tina Fey and musical guest Wet Leg for a strong start to what will hopefully be a[...]

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[...]