entertainment
Saturday Night Live UK review
Impressions of Keir Starmer, sketches about dodgy skincare products, and some ‘god-awful performances’ aside, the inaugural episode’s ambition was refreshing to see
TL;DR
- The inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK is deemed to have worked, despite some feeling it was just about successful.
- The show featured impressions, including Keir Starmer, and a monologue by guest host Tina Fey.
- Sketches varied in success, with some noted for being too long, while others, like the film critic and internet criticism bits, hit their mark.
- A 'Weekend Update' segment was praised for having "proper jokes for grownups."
- Despite some "god-awful performances" and weaker sketches, the overall ambition of the show was seen as refreshing, with potential for future success.