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Tina Fey Leads SNL UK's Edgy London Debut to Mixed Reviews
entertainment29 minutes ago

Tina Fey Leads SNL UK's Edgy London Debut to Mixed Reviews

Tina Fey hosted Saturday Night Live UK's London debut, delivering celebrity cameos and boundary-pushing sketches that drew a mix of praise and skepticism from critics; U.K. viewership was robust for a new international spin, with the series set to continue on Sky and its U.S. feed available on Peacock after airings, and future hosts like Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan planned.

SNL U.K. Reanimates Britons for a Jurassic Park–Style Last Supper
television13 hours ago

SNL U.K. Reanimates Britons for a Jurassic Park–Style Last Supper

SNL U.K.'s debut episode features a Last Supper sketch where David Attenborough reanimates famed British figures (including Princess Diana and Winston Churchill) with “Jurassic Park” technology to discuss what truly makes Britain great, but the dinner devolves into bickering over appetizers as Attenborough quips that the NHS and CenterParcs are the real answer.

SNL UK Debuts with Tina Fey; How to Watch in the U.S. on Peacock (Deals Included)
entertainment16 hours ago

SNL UK Debuts with Tina Fey; How to Watch in the U.S. on Peacock (Deals Included)

The Hollywood Reporter notes that Saturday Night Live UK premieres in the UK on March 21 with Tina Fey hosting; U.S. viewers can stream the eight-episode first season on Peacock starting March 22. Peacock deals include DirecTV bundles that add two free months of Peacock, free trials via Instacart+ or Walmart+, and a Peacock student/young adult discount, offering ways to watch SNL UK at little or no cost.

Tina Fey Headlines SNL UK Debut, Kickstarting a Brit‑Style Sketch Revival
television19 hours ago

Tina Fey Headlines SNL UK Debut, Kickstarting a Brit‑Style Sketch Revival

Deadline reports that SNL UK opened with Tina Fey hosting and a political cold open featuring Keir Starmer dodging a call from Donald Trump, followed by Fey’s monologue and appearances by Nicola Coughlan and Michael Cera. The eight‑episode UK version, filmed in London, aims to translate the iconic US format for British audiences amid industry skepticism, with early reception described as broadly positive for Fey’s participation and several sketches landing well.

Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan Lead SNL UK Debut
entertainment5 days ago

Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan Lead SNL UK Debut

Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan were announced as the first three hosts of the UK edition of Saturday Night Live. Fey will host the March 21 episode with Wet Leg as the musical guest, Dornan will host the following week with Wolf Alice, and Ahmed will host the third show with Kasabian. The six‑part live series will air Saturdays from London on Sky, following a familiar SNL format with monologues, sketches and Weekend Update, supported by an inaugural UK cast and writers.

Tina Fey to Headline SNL U.K.’s Debut as Dornan and Riz Ahmed Take the Stage Next
television5 days ago

Tina Fey to Headline SNL U.K.’s Debut as Dornan and Riz Ahmed Take the Stage Next

Tina Fey will host the inaugural Saturday Night Live U.K. from London with Wet Leg as the first musical guest; Jamie Dornan follows on March 28 with Wolf Alice, and Riz Ahmed closes the trio on April 4 with Kasabian. Each 75‑minute live episode airs at 10 p.m. local time in the U.K. and will stream on Peacock the day after the Sky One/Now air, preserving a U.S.-style format that includes monologue, sketches, a live musical act and Weekend Update, with Lorne Michaels and Seth Meyers in London to prep.