George Fouracres has admitted that being tipped to become the next Doctor Who is 'hard to talk about', as Saturday Night Live UK prepares to return for a second season.
The Shakespeare's Globe actor and comedian from Wolverhampton has become a standout star of the sketch show, which debuted earlier this year to widespread acclaim after initial doubt and cynicism. His outlandish Keir Starmer impressions and surreal sketches have made him a fan favourite.
Doctor Who speculation
TV personality Richard Osman has tipped Fouracres to become the next Time Lord, citing his Shakespearean acting background and comedy prowess. The suggestion has sparked excitement among Doctor Who and SNL fans alike.
'It's hard to talk about because… like, obviously that would be my biggest dream ever come true, ever. That would be obviously the thing I would probably most like to do in the universe,' Fouracres admitted, getting a shade emotional.
'Even the fact that people have brought it up is so flattering and so gorgeous to me as a fan of Doctor Who, a proper fan. The idea of fellow fans saying that about me is so massive to me and so lovely – I really appreciate it.'
He added: 'I try and not pay attention to things generally, but I heard of it from my mum… She came in in the morning with a cup tea and was like "have you heard this about Doctor Who?"'
Intense production schedule
The cast have opened up about the gruelling demands of making the show. There is a full week of writing, 5am starts, rehearsals and filming pre-recorded sketches, with Larry Dean saying they get 'just Sundays off to sleep'.
Saturdays are the longest day, starting at 8am and often ending at 4am thanks to the afterparty, where the cast celebrate alongside celebrity hosts and musical guests. Previous guests have included SNL US icon Tina Fey and Hollywood star Jamie Dornan.
'I'm practicing more Zen,' Fouracres said, adding that he is trying to 'breakfast' more, otherwise his day completely derails.
'It's easy to get swept up in it because the hours are long, but I repeatedly say we're not going down the mines,' Al Nash added. 'We've all worked harder at actual real-world jobs than this. It's hard but it's worth it and stress is all part of it and having some time away from it has been helpful to see the reaction.'
Nash joked about fans begging for a constant year-round feed of episodes: 'I think they'd love us to do an episode every week, but our brains and bodies would combust.'
'Yeh, we would die,' Fouracres laughed.
For Dean, whose high point last season was his impersonation of Louis Theroux alongside the man himself, it is the lack of sleep that is hardest to deal with. With the live broadcast at 10pm, he said 'you don't have a sleep pattern', comparing it to having a newborn baby.
Season two details
Season two begins September 12 on Sky and NOW, with Jeff Goldblum confirmed as the first guest host, followed by Jamie Demetriou on September 19 and Amelia Dimoldenberg on September 26. CMAT will be the music guest for the opening episode.
New cast member Freddie Meredith joins the lineup after earning a Best Newcomer Award nomination at the Edinburgh Fringe for his show Need a Light. The first six episodes will air, with additional shows planned in early 2027.
For those new to the show, Nash and Fouracres have suggested Emma Sidi's long-finger skit as an entry point. The sketch sees Sidi play a deranged QVC host whose finger grows longer throughout, accompanied by Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan.
