Saturday Night Live UK is being extended to eight episodes.
Originally planned for six live episodes on Sky in the UK, the decision has now been made to supersize with another two 75-minute shows. The first ep debuts tomorrow night (March 21) at 10pm UK local time, with anticipation building ahead of launch.
Tina Fey is hosting the inaugural episode, with Wet Leg being the musical guest. Jamie Dornan and the Riz Ahmed will host the following two episodes, with Wolf Alice and Kasabian providing the music.
They will join SNL UK‘s debut cast: Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.
In the U.S., Sky’s Comcast cousin Peacock has the streaming rights.
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