Tina Fey Headlines SNL UK Debut, Kickstarting a Brit‑Style Sketch Revival
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Deadline reports that SNL UK opened with Tina Fey hosting and a political cold open featuring Keir Starmer dodging a call from Donald Trump, followed by Fey’s monologue and appearances by Nicola Coughlan and Michael Cera. The eight‑episode UK version, filmed in London, aims to translate the iconic US format for British audiences amid industry skepticism, with early reception described as broadly positive for Fey’s participation and several sketches landing well.
- 'Saturday Night Live UK' Sky Deadline
- ‘Saturday Night Live’ Arrives in London. Can It Make the Brits Laugh? The New York Times
- Saturday Night Live UK review – it didn’t fail and it could have been a lot worse The Guardian
- Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh? BBC
- ‘SNL U.K.’ Kicks Off With Keir Starmer Sending a Break-Up Voice Note to Donald Trump: ‘I’m Afraid I Can’t Go to War With You, but We Can Still Be Chums’ Variety
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