Considering the style of humour used on SNL is so paramount to its success, it’s uncertain how that will translate if a British version is made. 🤔
The programme has been adapted for different versions around the world, in countries including Germany, South Korea, Spain and Japan, among many others.
It has now been claimed that a UK iteration is in the early stages of development at Sky, which is owned by Comcast, the company that also owns NBC, the channel on which SNL airs in the US., representatives for SNL are said to be in London discussing the details of the deal with Sky. It’s also believed that comedians are ‘lining up to be involved’, with entertainment circles in the UK aflutter over the news.In the US, SNL airs on a weekly basis at 11.30pm at night, so it’s currently uncertain whether the British version would be released at a similar time or earlier in the evening.
Just last year, full episodes of SNL began airing on Sky Comedy, with clips having previously only been available to watch in the UK on YouTube., having previously performed a track on the show in 2019.Considering the style of humour used on SNL is so paramount to its success, it’s uncertain how that will translate if a British version is made.
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