Saturday Night Live UK has made a significant impact since its launch on Sky in March, and fans are eager to learn more about where the comedy series is filmed. The show, which has nearly completed its first season, is set to return for a second season between autumn 2026 and early 2027.
Filming Location
SNL UK is filmed at West London's historic Television Centre in White City. This corporate complex once housed the BBC and is also known as BBC Studioworks Television Centre. The building served as the headquarters of BBC Television from 1960 to 2013 and has since opened up to other broadcasters. As of this year, SNL UK is situated in TC1 (Television Centre 1), a large space also used by programmes like The Graham Norton Show, Mock the Week, The Chase, and The Last Leg. Office rooms at the Television Centre are also used by SNL's 20-strong team of writers, who brainstorm sketch ideas in the week ahead of the live show each weekend.
Cast and Guests
The UK line-up includes Hammed Animashaun, Ania Magliano, Emma Sidi, Celeste Dring, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, George Fouracres, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, and Paddy Young. The show has secured a stellar line-up of celebrity guests, with huge names like Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, and Nicola Coughlan hosting. Music acts have been equally impressive, including Wolf Alice, Kasabian, and Foo Fighters.
Full Schedule of Hosts and Musical Guests
- March 21 - Tina Fey, Wet Leg
- March 28 - Jamie Dornan, Wolf Alice
- April 3 - Riz Ahmed, Kasabian
- April 11 - Jack Whitehall, Jorja Smith
- April 25 - Nicola Coughlan, Foo Fighters
- May 2 - Aimee Lou Wood, Meek
- May 9 - Hannah Waddingham, Myles Smith
- May 16 - Ncuti Gatwa, Holly Humberstone
Two episodes remain of series 1, with Hannah Waddingham set to host on May 9 alongside musical guest Myles Smith, and on May 16 Ncuti Gatwa will host the finale with Holly Humberstone. Saturday Night Live UK airs on Sky and Now TV on Saturdays at 10pm.
