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Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?
Key takeaways
- Many were sceptical about whether the 50-year-old US sketch-comedy variety show would translate for a British audience.
- The news section, Weekend Update, was also particularly memorable.
- The cast of the Sky show appear to have gelled well over its run.
Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.
Annabel Rackham Culture reporter Sky UKOne critic said that George Fouracres' impression of Keir Starmer "is everything I needed it to be"Ahead of the first episode of Saturday Night Live UK, we asked whether the show could make us laugh.
Many were sceptical about whether the 50-year-old US sketch-comedy variety show would translate for a British audience.
As its eight-week run comes to a close, with guest-hosting duties performed by the likes of Hannah Waddingham, Jamie Dornan and Aimee Lou Wood, the consensus from fans and critics is, yes, it has made us laugh - but there are caveats.
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