Saturday Night Live UK
British sketch comedy TV series
Saturday Night Live UK (SNL UK) is a British live sketch comedy variety show that premiered on Sky One on 21 March 2026. Created and executive produced by Lorne Michaels, it is a British adaptation of the original American version of the series, featuring an ensemble cast of sketch comedy performers, musical performances, and a special celebrity guest each week. The show's famous opening catchphrase, "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!", was altered to "Live from London, it's Saturday Night!"
In May 2026, the show was renewed for a second series, which premiered on 12 September 2026.
Cast
The full cast was confirmed on 4 February 2026. Meredith joined the cast on 7 September 2026, ahead of the second series.
* denotes Weekend Update anchor
Episodes
Series overview
Series 1 (2026)
Series 2 (2026–27)
A twelve-episode second series began on 12 September 2026, with six episodes scheduled to broadcast in 2026 and 2027 apiece. Airdates for the 2026 episodes were announced in August 2026. All cast from the first series returned, with the addition of Freddie Meredith announced in the week of premiere.
The remaining six episodes will be shown during January and February 2027.
History
Sky, which has broadcast the original American Saturday Night Live since 2020 on linear channel Sky Comedy, was understood to be engaging in the "early stages of development" of a British version in December 2021.
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