SNL UK Archives

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[...]