New SNL UK Cast Member
Actor and comedian Freddie Meredith joins the SNL UK cast ahead of season two.
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The first season won Best Comedy at the Edinburgh TV Festival, while Jack Shep’s Princess Diana sketch received TV Moment of the Year.
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Season 2 will consist of 12 episodes, with six airing in the fall and six more planned for early 2027; U.S. viewers will receive episodes on Peacock on Sundays.
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Meredith cited Jamie Demetriou, Tim Key, Tina Fey, Nathan Fielder, Kristen Wiig, Steve Coogan, Steve Carell and Julia Davis among his comedy heroes.
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The returning ensemble includes Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.
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Season 2 will continue the show’s live weekly format, combining topical sketches, live musical performances and a British version of the Weekend Update segment, with a different celebrity host and musical guest each week.
Saturday Night Live UK is expanding its cast for Season 2, adding comedian and actor Freddie Meredith as the 12th ensemble member alongside all 11 returning performers Media Mole. Meredith, known for TV roles in Such Brave Girls and Big Boys, recently earned a Best Newcomer Award nomination at Edinburgh Fringe for his solo show Need a Light?. The new season premieres September 12 on Sky with Jeff Goldblum hosting and CMAT as musical guest LateNighter.
A Comedian With Theater, Stand-Up and Screen Experience
Meredith brings a diverse comedy background to the live sketch format. His credits span television acting, stand-up comedy, sketch work and theater. He cited Jamie Demetriou, Tim Key, Tina Fey, Nathan Fielding, Kristen Wiig, Steve Coogan, Steve Carell and Julia Davis as his comedy heroes Watton and Swaffham Times. Joining SNL UK was a "no-brainer," Meredith said, describing it as an experience that would shape the rest of his career.
SNL UK Season One's Award-Winning Start
The show's first season built strong momentum before Season 2's arrival. SNL UK won Best Comedy at the Edinburgh TV Festival Kilburn Times. Cast member Jack Shep's Princess Diana sketch won TV Moment of the Year, establishing the show's sketch-comedy credentials early on.
Season Two's Structure and Release Schedule
Season 2 will feature 12 total episodes, split across two releases: six episodes airing this fall on Sky, with six more coming in early 2027 Ayr Advertiser. Each week brings a different celebrity host and musical guest. The show combines topical sketches, live music performances and a British version of Weekend Update. U.S. viewers can stream episodes on Peacock each Sunday.
The Complete Returning Ensemble Stays Intact
All 11 original cast members continue into Season 2: Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young Watton and Swaffham Times. Meredith becomes the first official addition to the ensemble, rounding out the 12-person cast for the live weekly format.
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