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Saturday Night Live news
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The gist
Saturday Night Live UK returns September 12 on Sky and NOW with original cast. The show won Best Comedy at Edinburgh, proving its success.
Background
Saturday Night Live UK, a British adaptation of the long-running American sketch show, premiered its first season in 2026. After a successful debut that won Best Comedy at the Edinburgh TV Festival and became Sky's biggest show among 16-34 year olds, the network renewed it for a second season. Production is now underway, with the original cast returning and new episodes set to air starting September 12.
How it unfolded
- May 2026Season 1 finale airs, leaving a positive impression and winning Best Comedy at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
- Aug 2026Sky confirms Season 2, announcing the return of the original cast and a September 12 premiere date.
- Aug 26, 2026Director Paul Taylor posts 'So it begins. Again' on Instagram, signaling production start.
- Sep 12, 2026Season 2 premieres on Sky and NOW, with six episodes planned before a break and return in early 2027.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Sky's director Philip Edgar-Jones says, 'We're in this for the long run, and we're super proud of it.'
- Analysts
- Collider notes SNL UK is 'no longer a test case' and 'feels like a show with its own audience, its own wins.'
Still unverified
The exact return date for SNL US Season 52 is not officially confirmed, only rumored for September 26.