Saturday Night Live UK debuts with first episode in London
A British version of Saturday Night Live premiered with its first episode, hosted by Tina Fey and following the format of the original US show. The 75-minute show received generally positive reviews from British critics, with The Telegraph calling it "shockingly competent" and "occasionally hilarious." The show featured a cast of largely unknown British comics and included topical sketches about Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump.
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“'Saturday Night Live UK' debuts across the pond”
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