Saturday Night Live UK debuts with surprise guest appearances

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22 Mar 2026 • 4:51 PM MYT
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  • Saturday Night Live UK premiered its first episode, hosted by American actress and comedian Tina Fey.
  • The show featured surprise guest appearances from Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, TV presenter Graham Norton, and Canadian actor Michael Cera.
  • The opening sketch saw cast member George Fouracres as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer avoiding a call from Donald Trump.
  • Isle of Wight band Wet Leg performed as the inaugural musical guest during the 75-minute episode.
  • Saturday Night Live UK is available to watch on Sky and the streaming service Now, with new episodes airing every Saturday.