Club Benefits
“Live from London, it’s Saturday Night!” But for how long, exactly, remains to be seen. "Saturday Night Live UK" season 1 has been given a tentative six-episode run to prove itself palatable to British audiences.
The cast, which includes stad-up Emma Sidi, "Taskmaster" alumnus Ania Magliano, and king of Instagram sketch comedy Al Nash, has talent in abundance — the question is whether they'll be allowed to make the show their own.
"Saturday Night Live UK" season 1 premieres on Saturday, March 21 at 10 p.m. GMT in the U.K., and Canada.
• U.S. — Peacock
• Canada — Crave
• U.K. — Sky One / Now
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
It will follow a very similar format to the original, with each episode set to clock in at 75 minutes and feature an opening monologue, topical sketches, live music, and a satire of the week's news called Weekend Update. Magliano and Paddy Young serve as the anchors for the latter segment.
Jonno Johnson is the head writer and Charlie Skelton the Weekend Update head writer, and the 20-strong writers' room also features a certain Humphrey Ker, of "Welcome to Wrexham" fame.
Most Brits would probably rather have "Brass Eye", "The Mash Report", "Not the Nine O'Clock News" or "That Was The Week That Was" back over an American import, but "SNL" has unquestionable brand power. Does that prestige extend beyond the confines of North America or, indeed, either coast? That's up for debate (the 2024 tribute film "Saturday Night" was a box office bomb), and the fear is that "SNL UK" will turn out like an early episode of "The Office US" or the American "The Inbetweeners" adaptation.
The teaser (embedded below) showing "SNL" stalwart Tina Fey dressed up as Mary Poppins and doing a ridiculous British accent is unlikely to assuage any concerns, nor the fingerprints of James Longman, who was a producer on "The Late Late Show with James Corden". However, just as "The Office" clicked the moment it diverged from its forebearer, "SNL UK" deserves a fair crack of the whip.
Read on as we explain how to watch "Saturday Night Live UK" season 1 online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Saturday Night Live UK' from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "SNL UK" season 1 on your preferred service?
You can still tune in as normal thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting Australia and want to view a U.S. service, select 'United States' from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Peacock, sign in, and watch "SNL UK".
How to watch 'Saturday Night Live UK' in the U.S.
In the U.S., "SNL UK" season 1 is available to stream on Peacock, with episodes landing each Sunday, starting March 22.
Prices start at $7.99/month or $79.99/year, but you can get 30 days for $1 by signing up to Walmart Plus.
Traveling outside the States? You'll need to use a VPN to unblock Peacock. We love NordVPN.
How to watch 'Saturday Night Live UK' in Canada
Crave is home to "SNL UK" in Canada, with episodes airing each Saturday, from March 21. Prices start at CA$11.99/month or CA$119.99/year.
Outside Canada when it's on? Use a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent Crave from working.
How to watch 'Saturday Night Live UK' in the U.K.
"SNL UK" premieres in the U.K. on Saturday, March 21 on Sky One and Now at 10 p.m. GMT.
Sky subscribers can also stream the show via the Sky Go app, which is available on smartphones, computers, games consoles and a host of TV streaming devices.
Abroad? Don't panic. You'll need one of the best VPNs to use Sky Go or Now, which will otherwise be geo-blocked. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ in Australia
Good news, Australians, "Saturday Night Live UK" will be shown on HBO Max Down Under. It will be available from the following Monday, beginning on March 23.
Prices start from AU$11.99/month, AU$119.99/year.
If you're not home in Australia right now, you can still catch the sketch show by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
'Saturday Night Live UK' — Need to Know
'Saturday Night Live UK' teaser
'Saturday Night Live UK’ episode guide & schedule
"SNL UK" season 1 is set to comprise six episodes, but may be extended if it's a hit:
- Episode 1 | Tina Fey & Wet Leg — Saturday, March 21
- Episode 2 | Jamie Dornan & Wolf Alice — Saturday, March 28
- Episode 3 | Riz Ahmed & Kasabian — Saturday, April 4
- Episode 4 | TBA — Saturday, April 11
- Episode 5 | TBA — Saturday, April 18
- Episode 6 | TBA — Saturday, April 25
‘Saturday Night Live UK’ cast
- Hammed Animashaun
- Ayoade Bamgboye
- Larry Dean
- Celeste Dring
- George Fouracres
- Ania Magliano (Weekend Update anchor)
- Annabel Marlow
- Al Nash
- Jack Shep
- Emma Sidi
- Paddy Young (Weekend Update anchor)
‘Saturday Night Live UK’ writers
- Jonno Johnson (head writer)
- Charlie Skelton (Weekend Update head writer)
- Celya AB
- Omar Badawy
- Grainne Maguire
- Laura Claxton
- Chris Cantrill
- James Farmer
- Humphrey Ker
- Omodara Olatunji
- Joseph Moore
- Lorna Rose Treen
- Hari Kanth
- Louis Waymouth
- Keith Akushie
- Bella Hull
- Ayo Adenekan
- Nathan Foad
- Al Roberts
- Ellie Fulcher
More from Tom's Guide
- How to watch March Madness 2026 for FREE
- The best streaming VPN
- How to watch 'Super Bowl Champions: The 2025 Seattle Seahawks' for FREE
We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
You must confirm your public display name before commenting
Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
