Saturday Night Live UK is back. Following its hit inaugural season earlier this year, the live comedy sensation returns to Sky and streaming service NOW on Saturday 12 September. The first six brand-new episodes will bring a fresh season of unpredictable, must-watch Saturday night television, with additional shows planned in early 2027.

A brand-new trailer for Series 2 is available to watch here.

Broadcast live each week, the series will once again welcome a different celebrity host and musical guest for every episode, alongside topical sketches, live music performances and a British take on the iconic Weekend Update segment.

Fans hoping to be part of the action in the live studio audience will be able to apply for tickets from 10AM on Friday 14 August via TICKET BALLOT: [LINK]

Returning for the new series are all 11 members of the inaugural cast:

Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.

For press enquiries, please contact Molly.Wyatt@sky.uk, Lily.Hunt@sky.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS

SNL UK returns for Series 2 on 12 September with the first six episodes, with the additional shows planned in early 2027.

Episode Dates:

• 12 September
• 19 September
• 26 September
• 10 October
• 17 October
• 24 October