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TMC · 09-04-2025, 09:40 PM

https://latenighter.com/news/sky-tv-...wed-on-snl-uk/

Sky says its version of Saturday Night Live will get to be profane because, unlike American broadcast TV, British TV allows for profanity after the 9 p.m. watershed. “As a result there is scope for the show to expand beyond what is allowed on their US counterpart,” says Sky.

TMC · 12-16-2025, 09:06 PM

Seth Meyers reveals SNL UK will premiere in March

Meyers said on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast that he recently visited London in connection with Sky’s British spinoff of Saturday Night Live. Meyers kept mum on his visit but, per LateNighter, said: “But I will say this: SNL UK is officially happening in March of next year, and it’s really exciting.”

TMC · 02-05-2026, 07:16 PM

‘Saturday Night Live: UK’ cast revealed!

TMC · 02-15-2026, 11:34 PM

‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Could Be The 1 Exact Thing That British Comedy Has Been Missing

Will this bold move pay off, or will it be met with the cold shoulder?

Dude111 · 02-16-2026, 02:33 AM

I think US TV allows swearing also now but I am not moved by it!!

Swearing just makes one look stupid!!

TMC · 03-03-2026, 02:39 AM

Tina Fey to host SNL UK's launch?

According to reports, the SNL veteran and former head writer has been selected to launch the British version of the iconic sketch show, rather than a homegrown comedian, to help bridge the gap between the American and British formats.

stevea · 03-03-2026, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dude111

I think US TV allows swearing also now but I am not moved by it!!

Swearing just makes one look stupid!!

Weren't you the one who wanted this site to allow swearing?

JamesG · 03-09-2026, 03:04 PM

"Saturday Night Live UK" Finds U.S. Home
by Max Goldbart
March 9, 2026

SNL UK has found its U.S. home on Peacock airing a day after it airs on Sky.

It premieres on March 21st.

https://deadline.com/2026/03/saturda...ck-1236747774/

TJ · 03-09-2026, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

Weren't you the one who wanted this site to allow swearing?

He asked me to turn off the entire censorship system. He said casual swearing is no big deal and all teens do it. I guess he wants this place to be R-rated.

TMC · 03-16-2026, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TMC

Tina Fey to host SNL UK's launch?

According to reports, the SNL veteran and former head writer has been selected to launch the British version of the iconic sketch show, rather than a homegrown comedian, to help bridge the gap between the American and British formats.

Tina Fey to host SNL UK's debut

SNL alum and comedy icon Tina Fey will host the debut episode of Saturday Night Live UK on March 21, 2026, on Sky TV, featuring musical guest Wet Leg. Executive produced by Lorne Michaels, the show will follow the original format with a Weekend Update segment, featuring future hosts Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed.

Dude111 · 03-17-2026, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ

He asked me to turn off the entire censorship system. He said casual swearing is no big deal and all teens do it. I guess he wants this place to be R-rated.

Hmm I didnt mean that buddy. I just think it would be nice if it was like teenhelp.org/forums (VBB) and hipforums.com/forum (Xen1) Niether dont mind...

Im sorry......

TMC · 03-20-2026, 11:01 PM

All the failed Saturday Night Live UK attempts of the past

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Saturday Live / Friday Night Live

First airing in 1985, the Ben Elton-fronted Saturday Live – later rebranded Friday Night Live – is perhaps the most explicit example of us Brits trying to recreate the SNL magic, even down to the fake window-backed set. Blending standup with wacky sketches and musical performances, the formula was a pretty perfect match, with the likes of Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and Lenny Henry all making an appearance. And to be fair, it wasn’t a total flop, running for four series until 1988, and occasionally returning for one-off specials in the years since – the latest of which was in 2022. Still, it didn’t quite have the staying power of the show that provided its blueprint.

The Friday Night Project

The noughties' attempt at bringing raucous comedy to our screens, The Friday Night Project had Alan Carr and Justin Lee Collins at its helm. Each week, they were joined by a different celebrity guest host – and they really brought out the big guns. Mariah Carey, Lily Allen and Sharon Osbourne are just a few of the stars who joined Carr and Collins on the show, throwing banter back and forth, and taking part in campy sketches. It had a pretty good run, airing for three years from 2005, but it didn’t stand the test of time. Carr and Collins eventually got their own shows in 2009, and we never saw them share The Friday Night Project sofa again.

The 11 O’Clock Show

Over five series, this late-nineties iteration saw everyone from Will Smith to Jimmy Carr walk onto its set. But mostly, it’s remembered for bringing the then-relatively unknown Ricky Gervais and Sacha Baron Cohen into the spotlight. The 11 O’Clock Show format was slightly more original than an SNL cut-and-paste job, though. Designed to spoof a late-night news report, it interjected straight-to-camera gags with comedic pre-filmed roaming reports. Sort of like Have I Got News For You, without the game show element.

Saturday Zoo

A Jonathan Ross passion project, Saturday Zoo was created by his own production company with a vision to create “a show that I want to watch”. What did that look like? Celebrity interviews, cutaway sketches and standup performances, with guests like Naomi Campbell and Kylie Minogue. But at the time, Ross was already oversaturated and critics panned it from the get go. As a result, the show only managed 13 episodes – perhaps the most short-lived attempt of all.

The Nightly Show

Cast your mind back to 2017 and you might remember the (very) brief period when The Nightly Show was airing every weeknight. With a rotating cast of hosts – including Davina McCall, Gordon Ramsay and Dermot O'Leary – this series was modelled more on US chat shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. But it’s notable thanks to how quickly its production turnaround was. Although The Nightly Show wasn’t broadcast live, it was recorded only four hours before airing each day. The catch: it only lasted 39 days.

Dream Canteen · 03-21-2026, 09:59 PM

Chocolate Moose · 03-22-2026, 12:18 PM

Tina was terrific!!!

TMC · 03-23-2026, 07:48 PM

SNL UK, from an American perspective, was like stepping into a well-run Starbucks in a foreign country.

From an American perspective, "SNL UK"—which premiered in March 2026 on Sky—felt like a well-run, familiar, yet distinctively local experience. The show successfully translated the American sketch format (cold open, monologues, musical guests) but embraced British comedy's surrealism and profanity. It was described as a comfortable, "well-run Starbucks in a foreign country"—offering recognizable, high-quality structure with unique local flavoring.

09-04-2025, 09:40 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,374	SNL UK will allow profanity https://latenighter.com/news/sky-tv-...wed-on-snl-uk/ Sky says its version of Saturday Night Live will get to be profane because, unlike American broadcast TV, British TV allows for profanity after the 9 p.m. watershed. “As a result there is scope for the show to expand beyond what is allowed on their US counterpart,” says Sky.

03-21-2026, 09:59 PM	#13
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03-22-2026, 12:18 PM	#14
Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,881	Tina was terrific!!!
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12-16-2025, 09:06 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,374	Seth Meyers reveals SNL UK will premiere in March Meyers said on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast that he recently visited London in connection with Sky’s British spinoff of Saturday Night Live. Meyers kept mum on his visit but, per LateNighter, said: “But I will say this: SNL UK is officially happening in March of next year, and it’s really exciting.”

02-05-2026, 07:16 PM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,374	‘Saturday Night Live: UK’ cast revealed!

02-15-2026, 11:34 PM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,374	‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Could Be The 1 Exact Thing That British Comedy Has Been Missing Will this bold move pay off, or will it be met with the cold shoulder?

02-16-2026, 02:33 AM	#5
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,308	I think US TV allows swearing also now but I am not moved by it!! Swearing just makes one look stupid!!

03-03-2026, 02:39 AM	#6
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,374	Tina Fey to host SNL UK's launch? According to reports, the SNL veteran and former head writer has been selected to launch the British version of the iconic sketch show, rather than a homegrown comedian, to help bridge the gap between the American and British formats.

03-09-2026, 03:04 PM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,948	*"Saturday Night Live UK" Finds U.S. Home* by Max Goldbart March 9, 2026 SNL UK has found its U.S. home on Peacock airing a day after it airs on Sky. It premieres on March 21st. https://deadline.com/2026/03/saturda...ck-1236747774/

03-23-2026, 07:48 PM	#15
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,374	SNL UK, from an American perspective, was like stepping into a well-run Starbucks in a foreign country. From an American perspective, "SNL UK"—which premiered in March 2026 on Sky—felt like a well-run, familiar, yet distinctively local experience. The show successfully translated the American sketch format (cold open, monologues, musical guests) but embraced British comedy's surrealism and profanity. It was described as a comfortable, "well-run Starbucks in a foreign country"—offering recognizable, high-quality structure with unique local flavoring.