Saturday Night Live UK Renewed for Season Two

It has just been announced that Saturday Night Live UK has been renewed for a second season, with September being the intended start date.

The exciting news comes as the inaugural season of the UK adaptation of the US hit show nears its close, with Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa due to host the final two episodes. There was a lot of scepticism about the show being created, but the cast and crew have been quietly proving doubters wrong with the first season being extended from 6 to 8 episodes and 26,977,882 views already on the official YouTube channel.

According to Deadline, the new season will be 12 episodes, which is a huge sign of confidence in the programme.

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The first season has featured hosts including Riz Ahmed, Jamie Dornan, Aimee Lou Wood, Nicola Coughlan and Tina Fey, with Jimmy Fallon also featuring as a guest in one of the episodes.

Lorne Michaels, who also produces the UK version, said: “I’m incredibly proud of our team and the show. It keeps getting better every week. I’m grateful to Dana Strong and Sky for believing in and supporting SNL UK. I’m excited for the season ahead.”

UTAS UK and Broadway Video for Sky and Now produce SNL UK. Michaels is executive producing; for Broadway Video, Erin David serves as producer; for UTAS UK, Managing Director Helen Kruger Bratt oversees production. SNL UK was commissioned by Phil Edgar-Jones, Executive Director of Unscripted Originals at Sky, for Cecile Frot Coutaz, Chief Advertising and Content Officer, Sky, and CEO Sky Studios.

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Saturday Night Live UK is on Sky One and Now TV on Saturdays at 10 pm.

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