Peacock has announced the acquisition of Saturday Night Live UK, the British adaptation of the legendary late-night sketch comedy series created by Lorne Michaels.
The series will premiere Saturday, March 21 on Sky’s SKY One and NOW in the United Kingdom before streaming in the United States on Peacock the following day.
Beginning March 22, new episodes of Saturday Night Live UK will stream weekly on Peacock, bringing the iconic live comedy format to audiences across the U.S.
The First UK Version of the Legendary Comedy Format
SNL UK marks the first-ever British version of the long-running comedy showcase. Much like the original Saturday Night Live, the series will feature a core ensemble of comedians performing live sketch comedy alongside a rotating lineup of celebrity hosts and musical guests.
“Saturday Night Live is one of the most influential comedy brands in the world, and bringing the UK edition to Peacock is a natural extension of that legacy,” said Liz Jenkins, Chief Business Officer for NBCUniversal Entertainment. “As the streaming home of SNL, Peacock is proud to introduce bold new British voices to a global stage.”
Meet the Inaugural SNL UK Cast
The inaugural cast for Saturday Night Live UK includes:
- Hammed Animashaun
- Ayoade Bamgboye
- Larry Dean
- Celeste Dring
- George Fouracres
- Ania Magliano
- Annabel Marlow
- Al Nash
- Jack Shep
- Emma Sidi
- Paddy Young
The series will spotlight emerging British comedic talent while maintaining the fast-paced, live format that has made Saturday Night Live a cultural institution for more than five decades.
The Legacy of Saturday Night Live
NBC’s Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy institution Saturday Night Live is currently in its 51st season. Over the decades, the show has become the most Emmy-winning series in television history and has received four prestigious George Foster Peabody Awards, along with induction into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
Behind the Scenes
SNL UK is produced by **Universal Television Alternative Studio’s UK production team and Broadway Video for Sky and NOW.
Executive producers and creative team include:
- Executive Producer: Lorne Michaels
- Lead Producer: James Longman
- Director: Liz Clare
- Head Writer: Daran Jonno Johnson
The series was commissioned by Phil Edgar-Jones, Executive Director of Unscripted Originals, and Lisa Clark, Commissioning Executive at Sky, for Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of Sky Studios & Chief Content Officer for Sky.
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