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SNL U.K. Debuts with Shakespeare Skit and Paddington Chaos

3/22/2026

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The first episode of SNL U.K. features a skit portraying William Shakespeare as a Gen-Z hipster returning home from London, interacting with his wife Agnes Hathaway and showing a modern lifestyle, including an electric scooter.
The episode features a Paddington Bear immersive experience skit where an actual bear creates chaos among guests.
Studiocanal, owner of Paddington's rights, has sued another show over a controversial depiction.

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Story summary

The first episode of SNL U.K. features a skit portraying William Shakespeare as a Gen-Z hipster returning home from London, interacting with his wife Agnes Hathaway and showing a modern lifestyle, including an electric scooter.
The episode features a Paddington Bear immersive experience skit where an actual bear creates chaos among guests.
Studiocanal, owner of Paddington's rights, has sued another show over a controversial depiction.