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Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo to host next three episodes of Saturday Night Live UK, joined by musical guests Sasha Keable, The Streets and Blossoms
Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo to host next three episodes of Saturday Night Live UK, joined by musical guests Sasha Keable, The Streets and Blossoms
Saturday Night Live UK today announces the host and musical guest line‑up for the next three episodes of its second series, continuing a standout run of celebrity talent and live performances throughout October.
On 10 October, BAFTA award-winning actor Danny Dyer (Rivals, Mr Big Stuff) will host, joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter Sasha Keable as musical guest.
The following week, on 17 October, star of stage and screen James Norton (House of the Dragon, Happy Valley) will take on hosting duties, joined by iconic British artist The Streets.
Closing out the month, Emmy, Grammy and Tony award winning and 3-time Oscar nominated actor and singer Cynthia Erivo (Wicked, Harriet) will host on 24 October, with musical guests, indie rock band Blossoms.
Broadcast live each week, the series welcomes a different celebrity host and musical guest for every episode, alongside topical sketches, live music performances and a British take on the iconic Weekend Update segment. Returning cast members include Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Freddie Meredith, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.
The new series of SNL UK continues Saturdays at 10pm on Sky and streaming service NOW.
Production Information
SNL UK is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio's UK production team and Broadway Video for Sky and NOW.
Lorne Michaels serves as Executive Producer. James Longman is Lead Producer.
UTAS UK Productions is overseen by Managing Director Helen Kruger Bratt. Andy Charles Smith serves as Lead Producer for UTAS UK Productions with Shanna Baynard as Executive in Charge of Production alongside Hannah Peddar, Production Executive.
SNL UK was commissioned by Phil Edgar-Jones, Executive Director of Unscripted Originals at Sky, and for SNL UK S2, Alex Moody, Head of Comedy Commissioning at Sky, for Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of Sky Studios and Chief Content Officer for Sky.
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