How to Watch Saturday Night Live UK Episodes in America
Live from London, it's Saturday Night ...and next-day on streaming.
No need to calculate a time difference or find an international router: Streaming the the much-anticipated Saturday Night Live UK couldn't be easier for American audiences. When the British version of the beloved sketch show launches in England, Peacock has stateside viewers covered.
“Saturday Night Live is one of the most influential comedy brands in the world and bringing the UK edition to Peacock is a natural extension of that legacy,” Liz Jenkins, Chief Business Officer, NBCUniversal Entertainment, said in a statement. “As the streaming home of SNL, Peacock is proud to introduce bold new British voices to a global stage.”
Learn how to watch SNL, who's hosting, and more about the cast below.
When does Saturday Night Live UK premiere?
Saturday Night Live UK premieres on Saturday, March 21 on SKY One and NOW in the UK.
Stream episodes next day on Peacock in the U.S., beginning on Sunday, March 22. All six episodes will be available on the streamer that following Sunday.
Who's in the SNL UK cast?
The 11-person inaugural cast is an eclectic mix of theatre actors, stand-up comedians, or some hybrid of both:
- Hammed Animashaun
- Ayoade Bamgboye
- Larry Dean
- Celeste Dring
- George Fouracres
- Ania Magliano
- Annabel Marlow
- Al Nash
- Jack Shep
- Emma Sidi
- Paddy Young
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The writing staff is comprised of Jonno Johnson, Celya AB, Omar Badawy, Gráinne 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 and Ellie Fulcher.
Who is hosting Saturday Night Live UK?
The show has announced the lineup for the first three episodes of SNL UK's six-episode maiden run:
- March 21: Tina Fey with musical guest Wet Leg
- March 28: Jamie Dornan with musical guest Wolf Alice
- April 4: Riz Ahmed with musical guest Kasabian
How can I watch old episodes of Saturday Night Live?
Stream all 50 seasons of classic American SNL on Peacock anytime.
More great programming coming to Peacock this month
There's never been a better time to sign up for Peacock than March 2026. In addition to all-new episodes of Saturday Night Live and the premiere of Saturday Night Live UK, dozens of new titles you'll want to check out are being added to the platform.
Wicked: For Good debuts on March 20, with director Jon M. Chu's commentary track available the same day. Song Sung Blue, the second season of Ted, and classic movies like A League of Their Own, Legally Blonde and Moonstruck are all streaming there now. Check out a full line-up of the additions here, and remember, Peacock is the place to stay up-to-date on all your favorite NBC shows, like the One Chicago and Law & Order franchises.
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