Saturday Night Live UK is set to premiere on March 21st with Tina Fey hosting and Wet Leg as the inaugural musical guest. The indicate will follow the format of the original SNL, including a Weekend Update segment.
A British Take on a Comedy Staple
The premiere will air at 10:00 p.m. Local time on Sky One and Now, and will be available for streaming in the US on Peacock the following day. The launch of SNL UK marks a significant expansion for the long-running sketch comedy series.
Following the debut episode, Jamie Dornan will host on March 28th with Wolf Alice as the musical guest, and Riz Ahmed will host on April 4th alongside Kasabian. Preparation for the launch has included table reads in London with participation from SNL alums Seth Meyers and Tina Fey.
The cast of SNL UK includes Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, and Paddy Young. Each episode is scheduled to run for 75 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will host the first episode of SNL UK?
Tina Fey will host the first episode of SNL UK.
Who is the first musical guest on SNL UK?
Wet Leg will appear as the first musical guest on SNL UK.
Where can I watch SNL UK in the United States?
Episodes of SNL UK will be streaming in the US on Peacock the day after they air on Sky One and Now.
Will SNL UK be able to capture the same cultural impact as its American counterpart?
