A UK version of Saturday Night Live will make its debut in the UK and Ireland in 2026.
The programme, which celebrated its 50th anniversary on NBC in the United States in February, will broadcast on Sky Max feature a star-studded line-up of hosts.
SNL creator Lorne Michaels is set to executive produce Saturday Night Live UK, in addition to continuing to executive produce SNL on NBC in the United States. SNL UK will be produced by Broadway Video and Universal Television Alternative Studio’s UK production team.
The London-based series will follow the same live, fast-paced style that has made the show a cultural phenomenon with iconic hosts, musical guests and a core cast British comedians.
Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of Sky Studios and Chief Content Officer, Sky, commented: “For over 50 years Saturday Night Live has held a unique position in TV and in our collective culture, reflecting and creating the global conversation all under the masterful comedic guidance of Lorne Michaels. The show has discovered and nurtured countless comedy and musical talents over the years and we are thrilled to be partnering with Lorne and the SNL team to bring an all-British version of the show to UK audiences next year – all live from London on Saturday night!”
SNL has won the most Emmy Awards in television history, has been honoured four times with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame. The show has launched the careers Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, and countless more.
