Does the UK "Yearn" for Sketch Comedy? Taskmaster's Alex Horne Gives His Verdict on SNL UK

Does the UK "yearn" for sketch comedy? Taskmaster's Alex Horne gives his verdict on SNL UK

Saturday Night Live UK made its long-awaited debut last weekend and for the most part, the public was impressed!The series, already so beloved in the US, had a lot of doubters before its first episode – some of whom thought the show was destined to fail despite it not even airing yet, while others didn't think the promo clips delivered.The UK iteration of the comedy sketch show was watched live by 226,000 viewers, though this doesn't include tho…

‘SNL UK’ premiere: Tina Fey hosts, ‘iconic’ Princess Diana steals the show

“Saturday Night Live” legend Tina Fey flew across the pond for the first-ever “SNL UK.” But in true British fashion, she was upstaged by the royal family. Cast member Jack Shep’s instantly iconic impression of Princess Diana had everyone talking following the Mar. 21 premiere on Sky TV. Meanwhile, Fey’s opening monologue was crashed by...

From F-bombs to Season 2 hopes: 6 burning questions for ‘SNL UK’

Tina Fey hosted the debut episode, which received positive reviews and strong ratings.

‘SNL’ crosses the pond with UK version

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