SNL UK is already fixing the American show's most exhausting problem

Alongside its British comedy and references, SNL UK needs to embrace Lorne Michael's key note on performing for the live ...
Variety

‘SNL U.K.’ Is Strongest When Leaning Into What Makes British Comedy Great — but Its Replicated Format Risks Feeling Too American: TV Review

In reality, there was so much cynicism shared by British viewers online in the run up to Sky One’s first episode on Saturday that it felt like it needed Danny Boyle Opening Ceremony level of ...
The New York Times

Britain’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ as Seen From Both Sides of the Atlantic

Members of the “Saturday Night Live U.K.” cast, from left: Ayoade Bamgboye, Jack Shep and George Fouracres.Credit...Sky TV Supported by By Jason Zinoman and Gabriel Tate In a country with little ...
The New York Times

‘Saturday Night Live’ Arrives in London. Can It Make the Brits Laugh?

Britain has a storied history of sketch comedy, but its humor has a very different flavor than the American variety. By Jonathan Wolfe Reporting from London As a London-based version of “Saturday ...