TMDb/Saturday Night Live UK TV SNL UK premieres soon! Discover the intense audition process and meet the talented new cast ready to bring Saturday Night Live to the UK. April 18, 2026 AceShowbiz - SNL UK is set to premiere soon, generating excitement across the UK as the launch day approaches. At a recent event hosted by Sky in London, the show's lead producer and showrunner, James Longman, expressed strong admiration for the young ensemble cast selected for the new sketch show. Longman highlighted the rigorous audition process the performers underwent to secure their roles.