
“Did someone say Poppins?,” asks Tina Fey as she hovers above a group of bemused British comedians.
The first-ever SNL UK sketch has dropped ahead of this Saturday’s opening show and it’s all about the guest host, who was announced this week as the first to front the UK version of Lorne Michaels‘ show.
The teaser sketch, titled ‘ Tina Fey – A practically perfect host’ sees her descend awkwardly from the set rafters dressed as Mary Poppins as the cast discuss how they’ll let people know about the 10pm local time launch.
“Gather round children,” says Fey in a Poppins-esque British accent. “Nanny’s here with everything you need for a practically perfect- you know what, I’m gonna drop the voice,” she continues, switching back to her natural American. “I’ve got everything you need for your first ever SNL UK.”
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