Saturday Night Live UK concluded its debut series with an episode that, despite critical acclaim, recorded the lowest viewership of the season. The finale aired opposite the Eurovision Song Contest on BBC One, drawing a smaller audience than previous episodes hosted by Nicola Coughlan and Hannah Waddingham.
The episode featured Ncuti Gatwa as host, who brought his Doctor Who experience to the show. Sketches included a cold open set in No.10 Downing Street, a spoof of Thomas the Tank Engine addressing workplace bullying, and a mockumentary portraying Mr Blobby as a horror villain. The show also included cameos from Louis Theroux and Aimee Lou Wood.
Weekend Update segments mocked UK politics, including Keir Starmer's leadership and the aftermath of local elections. The episode leaned heavily into British cultural references, with jokes about Doctor Who, Eurovision, and the 1980s mine closures.
Despite the low ratings, critics praised the show for its unapologetically British tone and strong performances. The finale marked a potential end for George Fouracres' portrayal of Keir Starmer, reflecting the possibility of a change in government before the next series.
