- Saturday Night Live is an American comedy sketch show
- The show has been running since October 1975
- An SNL UK remake is in the works
You’ve heard of US remakes of British shows, but this is a case where there is a UK remake! The country’s most famous sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live, is getting a UK remake. Fresh after celebrating 50 years of the show, which began in 1975, a UK version and a premiere date have landed.
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SNL’s 50th anniversary show aired in February 2025 and featured many stars and performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Miley Cyrus, and Paul McCartney. Television writer Lorne Michaels created the show in 1975 with the original cast members, like Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd. SNL has launched many stars to fame, such as Pete Davidson.
Now there is a UK version coming, people are curious about when it’s premiering and how different it’ll be. Keep reading for all the details.
What is the UK remake of Saturday Night Live going to be like?
The Saturday Night Live remake will premiere in 2026 on the UK channel Sky. Three and a half years ago, the remake was announced, but it has officially been greenlit.
Michaels, 80, will serve as an executive producer on the show. It will be produced by Michael’s Broadway Video and Universal Television Alternative Studio’s UK team.
Thankfully, there are no major changes to the show’s layout – there will still be musical guests, sketches, and an opening monologue.
Cast members for the show have not been announced yet, but some prominent UK comedians could join. Here is a quick list of some good picks:
- Jack Whitehall – known for Bad Education and Fresh Meat
- Russell Howard – known for The Russell Howard Show
- Sacha Baron Cohen – known for playing Ali G
- Jo Brand – known for Getting On
- Amelia Dimoldenberg – known for Chicken Shop Date
- Sarah Millican – known for multiple TV shows
Those are just some ideas!
Cecile Frot-Coutaz, the CEO of Sky Studios, said of the announcement: “For over 50 years, Saturday Night Live has held a unique position in TV and in our collective culture, reflecting and creating the global conversation all under the masterful comedic guidance of Lorne Michaels.”
She continued, “The show has discovered and nurtured countless comedy and musical talents over the years, and we are thrilled to be partnering with Lorne and the SNL team to bring an all-British version of the show to UK audiences next year – all live from London on Saturday night.”
Is there an official premiere date yet?
No, there is no official premiere date; we only know the show is coming in 2026. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on the SNL UK remake as they come!
