TV tonight: hit or flop? The British version of SNL is finally here
It’s time to find out whether the US comedy staple raises laughs in the UK. Plus: remember Alan Partridge’s Kate Bush medley? Here’s what to watch this evening
10pm, Sky One
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See, isn't SNL meant to be a liberal thing? The UK version being on Murdoch TV is odd. Many of the principled liberals I know boycott Murdoch. SNL UK going to encourage the viewers to boycott Murdoch? Or is it not really that liberal?
I had a quick look and ownership and it's quagmire. I don't believe that a man like Murdoch ever gets to the point he has no stake in anything. I can't see his name on it skimming company house, but it wouldn't be that easy. I'm sure it's still his in some form.
Interesting, luckily my home server view won't give Murdoch any ad revenue. The episode felt as political as any SNL episode from the US.
I don't think pirate stream is part of their model.
It makes no sense for this be on Sky. If your engaged liberal, you won't be on Sky. If you right wing or "don't care about politics", SNL is not what you want. Channel 4 would be the natural fit for SNL.
Great episode, I'm not the biggest SNL fan but enjoyed this episode a lot.
There's apparently been five previous failed attempts to bring SNL style shows to the UK, so my knee-jerk reaction to them taking another swing at it with SNL branding, is "meh."