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 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[...]