Full Breakdown
Saturday Night Live UK Returns for Season 2 on September 12
8/12/2026, 11:21:47 AM
Season 2 Premiere and Episode Run
Sky announced that the second season of *Saturday Night Live UK* is scheduled to debut on September 12. The season will consist of six episodes before the series takes a hiatus and is slated to resume in early 2027.
Production Team and Executive Oversight
The series is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s UK production team in partnership with Broadway Video. Lorne Michaels is listed as executive producer, while James Longman serves as lead producer. Sky, a Comcast-owned broadcaster currently seeking regulatory approval for a takeover of ITV, confirmed that Laura Claxton has been promoted to co-head writer alongside existing head writer Jonno Johnson. Liz Clare returns as director, Heather MacVean joins as costume designer, and Sinead Oldnall heads the UK talent team as director of onscreen talent. UTAS UK Productions is overseen by Managing Director Helen Kruger Bratt, with Andy Charles Smith as lead producer, Shanna Baynard as executive in charge of production, and Hannah Peddar as production executive. The series was commissioned by Phil Edgar-Jones, executive director of unscripted originals at Sky, with additional oversight from Alex Moody, head of comedy commissioning at Sky, and Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of Sky Studios and chief content officer for Sky.
Returning Cast and Guest Host Plans
The announced lineup retains the entire Season 1 ensemble: Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young. Guest presenters for Season 2 have not yet been disclosed; Season 1 hosts included Tina Fey, Hannah Waddingham and Nicola Coughlan.
Scheduling and Future Outlook
Following the six-episode run, the series will pause before returning in early 2027, aligning with Sky’s broader strategy to expand original comedy content on its platform.
Industry Significance
The renewal underscores Sky’s commitment to original UK comedy amid its pending acquisition of ITV. The involvement of Lorne Michaels and the established production partnership with Universal Television Alternative Studio and Broadway Video signals continued transatlantic collaboration, positioning *SNL UK* as a flagship comedy offering for the broadcaster’s upcoming slate.
