The complete lineup of comedians for the British adaptation of Saturday Night Live has been announced, featuring 11 up-and-coming performers – and a few you might recognize. The show, which will consist of six episodes, is scheduled to premiere next month, and the guest hosts and musical acts will be revealed soon.
The UK cast includes popular faces like Emma Sidi and Ania Magliano from Taskmaster, Hammed Animashaun known from Black Ops, and Jack Shep from Big Boys. Joining them are Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, and Paddy Young, all with extensive experience in stand-up, theatre, and television sitcoms.
They’ll be seen when Saturday Night Live UK begins its run on Sky and NOW on March 21, 2026.
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James Longman, the producer, explained that the UK currently has a wealth of brilliant comedians, and the show’s cast showcases the most exciting new talents – they’re daring, innovative, and very funny.
They have amazing chemistry, and we’re excited to introduce everyone to this hilarious cast of characters.
Phil Edgar Jones, head of original unscripted programming at Sky, said everyone could use a good laugh right now, and they’re thrilled to finally bring Saturday Night Live to the UK – half a century after it began in the US.
The show has a fantastic history of finding and developing incredible comedic talent, and this new UK version will continue that tradition. With the help of Lorne Michaels and a talented local team, we’re excited to showcase a fresh wave of funny new performers. Saturday nights are going to be great!
Comedian Sophie Duker, recently on Taskmaster, says her comedic inspiration is Ross from Friends. While she enjoys doing stand-up, she was particularly excited about the chance to collaborate with other funny people. She also described being on Saturday Night Live UK as ‘incredibly cool’.
Joining the cast of Saturday Night Live is a dream come true – it’s an iconic comedy show, and I’m thrilled to be performing live on Saturday nights!
The actors, working with a team of writers, will create and practice each episode in only one week before performing it live for an audience.
Popular segments from Saturday Night Live, such as the opening monologue and Weekend Update’s satirical take on the news, will definitely be part of the show.
Saturday Night Live UK begins on Sky and NOW on 21 March 2026.
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2026-02-04 22:49