America’s most influential live-comedy institution is crossing the Atlantic with a seasoned captain at the helm, at least for the start. Tina Fey, the legendary writer-turned-cast member of Saturday Night Live, will host the inaugural episode of SNL UK, a British spin-off of the American show that first went on air in 1975. Fey will host on March 21 alongside musical guest Wet Leg, an indie rock band from England. The comedian’s debut across the pond will mark the seventh time she has hosted an episode of a show called SNL. Unlike its predecessor, the British version of the sketch show will run 75 minutes instead of the typical 90. It will also begin at 10 p.m. local time. Following Fey, hosting duties will pass to Jamie Dornan, then Riz Ahmed, both actors from the U.K. The show’s cast members include mostly unknown comedians, actors, and TikTok stars. There will be one familiar face keeping the show on track from afar: SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels. Each week, episodes will air on Sky One and its streaming service, Now. American audiences can watch each episode the following day on Peacock.
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