It's a shame that none of that was even slightly funny
and it's an even bigger shame that Tina Fey's competent delivery does not flatter the rest of them by comparison. I feel embarrassed just watching.
(, Wed 18 Mar 2026, 15:49, Reply)
It's an odd one,
its fame/reputation in the UK massively outweighs its actual exposure. Most of us know of it because of its A-list comedy alumni, but very few have actually seen more than the odd [unfunny] clip.
Seems an odd brand to launch a provincial spin-off from, can't imagine there's any significant demand for it. Maybe they're hoping it'll seize the zeitgeist, but early signs are not hopeful.
(, Wed 18 Mar 2026, 19:58, Reply)
the weirdest thing for me is the 'live' part
when a more important attribute for entertainment is 'good'
(, Thu 19 Mar 2026, 8:53, Reply)
It makes sense for stand-up, as you want that edge.
Not sure it adds anything to a sketch, though, except lower quality production.
Should bring back Friday Night Live. The one-off they did a few years back was surprisingly good.
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monkeon schmonkeon, Thu 19 Mar 2026, 11:24,
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Does everyone have Sky now?
People seem to be talking about this as if it's a major show, but surely no one gives a shit about anything on Sky?
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monkeon schmonkeon, Wed 18 Mar 2026, 16:37,
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Didn't even know there was an SNL UK.
What a terrible situation. Someone should delete it immediately.
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Dave Trouser ; the people's choice - 75% agree, Wed 18 Mar 2026, 16:46,
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If GB news have any validity with a claim of having more viewers than Sky news then i'd guess not
(, Wed 18 Mar 2026, 16:51, Reply)
I have not operated a television in a long time but the last time I did I think there were 2 or 3 sky channels on freeview.
The SNL format has never worked here. American humour is all about cruel stereotypes, punching down, and contrived animalistic whooping.
I've only heard about this because BBC News decided it was more urgent than the massive gains Ukraine has been making recently, the continuing genocide in Palestine, Farage's links to Russia, the flailing state of the Artemis project, and several other stories that I give 2 shits about.
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brb Monkhouse Stampede, Wed 18 Mar 2026, 17:46,
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If that is true,
find me Ken Korda's The Priory commentary!
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monkeon schmonkeon, Thu 19 Mar 2026, 11:30,
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Now you've destroyed my illusion of omniscience
How very dare you!
Your best bet might be to ask Adam or Joe directly for that one, although Reddit seems to suggest that that's a dead-end too.
Well, that was my five minutes of sleuthing about something I have no prior knowledge of, and little current interest in. lol
May your quest be successful.
(, Sat 21 Mar 2026, 10:34, Reply)
I think SNL in the US keeps its ratings as it's become a cultural touchstone
something people have watched since childhood. The actual show is patchy, not nearly the pace and standard of the better british sketch shows. This has none of that support, it's a tough ask. The US show also leans heavily on satirical impressions, i wonder if there's much talent among this lot to do a farage or a king chuck
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cumquat may will not be commenting further on the allegations, Wed 18 Mar 2026, 21:03,
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I sometimes watch a bit of John Stewart, but I could never sit through the whole show.
American studio audiences are just so fucking loud. Even if Stephen Colbert were funny I still couldn’t stand the whooping and screaming.
Apparently some of them even cheer and applaud in the cinema. That’s just weird.
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jonbob loves you, Sat 21 Mar 2026, 20:00,
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