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Sky Unveils Creative Team for 'Saturday Night Live UK' Ahead of 2026 Launch

The first British adaptation of the NBC franchise will be produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s U.K. arm with Broadway Video and shot at a BBC Studioworks facility.

Overview

  • James Longman, a two-time Emmy winner from The Late Late Show With James Corden, is named lead producer and will run the series day-to-day.
  • Liz Clare, a veteran live-event director, will helm the show, with Daran Jonno Johnson appointed head writer.
  • Series creator Lorne Michaels will serve as executive producer on the London-set version for Sky and streaming service NOW.
  • UTAS U.K. is overseen by Helen Kruger Bratt, with Shanna Baynard as executive in charge of production and Andy Smith and Sam Salter on the production team.
  • The show will follow SNL’s live, fast-paced template with a core cast, rotating guest hosts and musical performances, as Sky continues talent scouting including at the Edinburgh Fringe.