Coverage dated April 9, 2025

'Saturday Night Live UK' officially in the works at Sky

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"Saturday Night Live" creator Lorne Michaels will executive produce a U.K. version of the show coming to Britain and Ireland, Sky announced Thursday.

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Deadline
‘Saturday Night Live’: British Version Of NBC Late-Night Comedy In The Works At Comcast-Backed Sky (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 9, 2025
Deadline's feed description
EXCLUSIVE: Saturday Night Live is heading to the UK. Deadline understands that a British version of the long-running NBC comedy variety series is in the works at Sky. The project is in the early stages of development.
The Hollywood Reporter
‘Saturday Night Live’ Coming to the U.K. With Sky (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 9, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
An official U.K. version of NBC's Saturday Night Live will hit screens in 2026 and be executive produced by SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
NBC New York
Live from London! UK version of 'Saturday Night Live' coming in 2026 (opens NBC New York)
Published Apr 9, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
"Saturday Night Live" is going international in 2026 with a U.K. version that promises a British cast and star hosts.
UPI
'Saturday Night Live UK' officially in the works at Sky (opens UPI)
Published Apr 9, 2025
UPI's feed description
"Saturday Night Live" creator Lorne Michaels will executive produce a U.K. version of the show coming to Britain and Ireland, Sky announced Thursday.
Variety
‘Saturday Night Live’ Sets U.K. Edition, Launching on Sky in 2026 (opens Variety)
Published Apr 9, 2025
Variety's feed description
NBC's comedy institution 'Saturday Night Live' is crossing the pond to launch a British edition in partnership with Sky.
Rolling Stone
'Saturday Night Live' to Launch British Edition in 2026 (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Apr 9, 2025
Rolling Stone's feed description
'Saturday Night Live' will debut a British edition of the sketch comedy show on Sky in 2026.
Entertainment Weekly
'Saturday Night Live' U.K. version with British comedians coming next year (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Apr 9, 2025
Entertainment Weekly's feed description
Live from London, it's Saturday night! A U.K. version of 'Saturday Night Live' executive-produced by Lorne Michaels is set to premiere across the pond in 2026.

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