Series synopsis
Saturday Night Live UK is a British comedy television series that premiered on Sky One on March 21, 2026. It was created by Lorne Michaels. It stars Al Nash, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow and Ayoade Bamgboye.
British incarnation of NBC's legendary late-night comedy showcase. Broadcast live each week, this UK version brings the high-wire, anything-can-happen energy that makes 'SNL' a cultural force, now reimagined through a distinctly British lens.
Premise
British incarnation of NBC's legendary late-night comedy showcase. Broadcast live each week, this UK version brings the high-wire, anything-can-happen energy that makes 'SNL' a cultural force, now reimagined through a distinctly British lens.
Premise: Live from London, it's Saturday Night!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Al Nash as Self - Various Characters
- Ania Magliano as Self - Various Characters
- Annabel Marlow as Self - Various Characters
- Ayoade Bamgboye as Self - Various Characters
- Celeste Dring as Self - Various Characters
- Emma Sidi as Self - Various Characters
- George Fouracres as Self - Various Characters
- Hammed Animashaun as Self - Various Characters
Supporting cast
- Jack Shep as Self - Various Characters
- Larry Dean as Self - Various Characters
- Paddy Young as Self - Various Characters
Guest cast
- Tina Fey as Self - Host
- Rhian Teasdale as Self - Musical Guest
- Hester Chambers as Self - Musical Guest
- Jamie Dornan as Self - Host
- Ellie Rowsell as Self - Musical Guest
- Theo Ellis as Self - Musical Guest
- Joel Amey as Self - Musical Guest
- Joff Oddie as Self - Musical Guest
- Riz Ahmed as Self - Host
- Sergio Pizzorno as Self - Musical Guest
- Chris Edwards as Self - Musical Guest
- Ian Matthews as Self - Musical Guest
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 21, 2026 | May 16, 2026 |
| Season 2 | 12 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
21 March - Tina Fey Tina Fey hosts Saturday Night Live UK with musical guest Wet Leg on 21 March 2026. |
March 21, 2026 |
| 2 |
28 March - Jamie Dornan Jamie Dornan hosts Saturday Night Live UK with musical guest Wolf Alice on 28 March 2026. |
March 28, 2026 |
| 3 |
4 April - Riz Ahmed Riz Ahmed hosts Saturday Night Live UK with musical guest Kasabian on 4 April 2026. |
April 4, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | |
| 2 | Episode 2 | |
| 3 | Episode 3 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 21, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 16, 2026 |
| Status | continue |