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Peacock Secures U.S. Rights for 'Saturday Night Live U.K.'

3/9/2026

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Peacock has acquired the U.S. streaming rights for "Saturday Night Live U.K.," which will premiere on March 21, 2024, on Sky One.
Episodes will be available on Peacock the day after their broadcast.
The show stars Hammed Animashaun and Ayoade Bamgboye, with Lorne Michaels as executive producer.
James Longman leads production, and Liz Clare directs.
Liz Jenkins from NBCUniversal Entertainment noted that this move expands the "SNL" legacy by introducing British comedic talent to a global audience.

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Peacock has acquired the U.S. streaming rights for "Saturday Night Live U.K.," which will premiere on March 21, 2024, on Sky One.
Episodes will be available on Peacock the day after their broadcast.
The show stars Hammed Animashaun and Ayoade Bamgboye, with Lorne Michaels as executive producer.
James Longman leads production, and Liz Clare directs.
Liz Jenkins from NBCUniversal Entertainment noted that this move expands the "SNL" legacy by introducing British comedic talent to a global audience.