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Saturday Night Live UK season 2 air dates and cast officially confirmed after acclaimed first run

All 11 original cast members will be back for more next month.

Annabel Marlow, Emma Sidi, Jack Shep, George Fouracres, Celeste Dring and Paddy Young in character in a 10 Downing Street set, shouting at the camera.

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Published: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 12:19 pm

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Sky has announced when Saturday Night Live UK will be returning to our screens with season 2.

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The second season of the British version of the legendary late night comedy show will return to Sky and streaming service NOW on Saturday 12 September with the first six episodes, which will air weekly.

Six more episodes for season 2 will then air in early 2027.

In more good news, all of the original cast members will be returning – Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Weekend Update duo Ania Magliano and Paddy Young.

Guest presenters for season 2 are yet to be announced. Season 1 hosts included Tina Fey, Aimee Lou Wood, Nicola Coughlan, Jack Whitehall and Riz Ahmed.

Meanwhile, Liz Clare returns as director for season 2, while Laura Claxton has been promoted to co-head writer, joining existing head writer Jonno Johnson.

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The show was renewed for a second season back in May after the debut run in March received strong reviews and solid ratings.

Speaking about the renewal news, SNL creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels said: "I'm incredibly proud of our team and the show. It keeps getting better every week. I'm grateful to Dana Strong and Sky for believing in and supporting SNL UK. I'm excited for the season ahead."

Aimee Lou Wood and Hammed Animashaun stood next to each other dressed as Doctor Who characters.

Aimee Lou Wood and Hammed Animashaun on Saturday Night Live UK. Sky UK

Phil Edgar-Jones, executive director of unscripted originals at Sky, added: "It's fair to say people doubted SNL would work in the UK, but thanks to Lorne Michaels, his longtime Saturday Night Live producing team and UTAS UK, alongside our brilliant cast and writers, SNL UK is Sky's most talked about show of the year.

"It's now firmly part of the cultural conversation and we’re thrilled the show will be returning in the autumn, bringing laughter and mischief to our audiences, live from London on a Saturday night!"

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