Will Saturday Night Live Thrive in The UK?

aka: Can SNL Survive UK Telly?

aka: Late Night Shows Always Fail

15 April 2025

In episode 139: Will the British version of Saturday Night Live be a hit or miss for audiences? Is ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ the ultimate theatrical experience? And will Richard’s dream of a ‘Thursday Murder Club’ rollercoaster become a reality at Universal’s new Bedfordshire theme park?
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the exciting news that Lorne Michaels is finally making a UK version of his hit comedy sketch show – Saturday Night Live. Marina talks about her love of Mischief Theatre Company and the above-a-pub play that became a worldwide phenomenon. Plus we chat about the plans for Universal Studios to build an enormous theme park in Bedfordshire, and the chaos that could follow.
Producer: Joey McCarthy Senior Producer: Neil Fearn
Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude + Imogen Marriott
Video Producers: Kieron Leslie + Adam Thornton + Charlie Rodwell
Head Of Content: Tom Whiter
Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport
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