Overview
- The inaugural episode, hosted by Tina Fey with a performance by Wet Leg, introduced the British take on the long-running U.S. format.
- Weekend Update anchors Ania Magliano and Paddy Young opened with a provocative line before shifting to a series of jokes about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
- The segment referenced his February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office tied to Epstein-related files and noted reports that the police inquiry could widen.
- Jokes also targeted his reported new residence at Marsh Farm and included a crude punchline about a hypothetical prison cellmate.
- Sky expanded the series from six to eight 75-minute episodes, with future hosts announced including Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed alongside musical guests Wolf Alice and Kasabian.