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‘Saturday Night Live UK’ premieres March 22 with host Tina Fey and musical guest Wet Leg
The live sketch-comedy series debuts with a six-episode order featuring British comedic talent and will stream on Peacock in the U.S. the day after airing in the UK.
- On Saturday, March 14, Sky One premieres SNL UK with Jamie Dornan hosting and Wet Leg as musical guest, streaming in the U.S. on March 15 via Peacock.
- Sky commissioned the series with a six-episode order, produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio and Broadway Video, with Lorne Michaels as an executive producer.
- Casting began with a five-minute tape and a live showcase, leading to a British cast including Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, and others.
- Sky's leadership described the project as a major investment in the UK comedy ecosystem, with Sky CEO Dana Strong calling it a 'major investment' and emphasizing Sky's strategic backing.
- The show will use a rotating guest-host format, with Jamie Dornan hosting next week and Riz Ahmed leading the April 4 episode, alongside musical guests Wolf Alice and Kasabian.
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Tina Fey to host inaugural episode of SNL UK
(CNN, KYMA) - Tina Fey is returning to Saturday Night Live, but you have to go across the pond to watch her. Fey, who is also a former cast member on the U.S. version, will host the first episode of SNL UK, which premieres this Saturday. She will be joined by musical guest Wet Leg. The show's format will be very similar to its American counterpart, so expect to see an opening monologue and satirical news segment. SNL UK will broadcast live from …
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