Saturday Night Live UK to Stream Next Day on Peacock
Peacock announced today the acquisition of Saturday Night Live UK, the British adaptation of the late-night legendary comedy showcase created by Lorne Michaels. Premiering Saturday, March 21, on SKY One and NOW in the UK, the series will stream the next day on Peacock in the US, with new episodes available weekly beginning March 22.
Saturday Night Live UK marks the first-ever UK version of the legendary format, bringing the show’s signature live, fast-paced energy to British audiences. The series will follow the same beloved structure as the original, introducing a new generation of comedy players in a core cast, alongside a rotating slate of guest hosts and live musical performances.
“‘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, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “As the streaming home of ‘SNL,’ Peacock is proud to introduce bold new British voices to a global stage.”
The recently announced inaugural cast members are Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, and Paddy Young.
NBC’s Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase, Saturday Night Live, is currently in its 51st season and also available on Peacock. SNL is the most Emmy-winning show in history and has been honored four times with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
Saturday Night Live UK is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s UK production team and Broadway Video for Sky and NOW. Lorne Michaels is executive producing, James Longman is lead producer, Liz Clare is director, and Daran Jonno Johnson is head writer.
UTAS UK Productions is overseen by managing director Helen Kruger Bratt. Shanna Baynard serves as the executive in charge of production; Andy Charles Smith is the lead producer for UTAS UK Productions, alongside Sam Salter, the production executive.
SNL UK 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.
