Lorcan Mullan
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First thoughts:
1) Not gone entirely for unknowns. Taskmaster alum and people in hit sitcoms.
2) Only 6 episode wise for getting strong hosts. If it's a hit they need to be back on ASAP
3) Carrying on SNL history of disinterest in talent of Asian heritage.
First thoughts:
1) Not gone entirely for unknowns. Taskmaster alum and people in hit sitcoms.
2) Only 6 episode wise for getting strong hosts. If it's a hit they need to be back on ASAP
3) Carrying on SNL history of disinterest in talent of Asian heritage.
Saturday Night Live unveils its UK cast : News 2026 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide
Saturday Night Live unveils its UK cast - Eleven comics join Sky show
www.chortle.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 9:49 PM
www.chortle.co.uk/news/2026/02...
First thoughts:
1) Not gone entirely for unknowns. Taskmaster alum and people in hit sitcoms.
2) Only 6 episode wise for getting strong hosts. If it's a hit they need to be back on ASAP
3) Carrying on SNL history of disinterest in talent of Asian heritage.
First thoughts:
1) Not gone entirely for unknowns. Taskmaster alum and people in hit sitcoms.
2) Only 6 episode wise for getting strong hosts. If it's a hit they need to be back on ASAP
3) Carrying on SNL history of disinterest in talent of Asian heritage.
Reposted by Lorcan Mullan
Saturday catch-up: How to make sure the British Saturday Night Live isn't a flop http://dlvr.it/TKPPzQ
April 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Saturday catch-up: How to make sure the British Saturday Night Live isn't a flop http://dlvr.it/TKPPzQ
That's all four parts. I genuinely could have written more about this. The key thing is that producers need to trust talent, not gimmicks. SNL UK is a gimmick, but if it picks the right talent and presents them in the right way, then this could genuinely improve the chances of success in UK comedy.
Why Britain has failed to remake American comedy formats before
Why Britain has failed to remake American comedy formats before
Lorcan Mullan concludes his look at how SNL UK might - or might not - work
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April 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
That's all four parts. I genuinely could have written more about this. The key thing is that producers need to trust talent, not gimmicks. SNL UK is a gimmick, but if it picks the right talent and presents them in the right way, then this could genuinely improve the chances of success in UK comedy.
3 down, 1 to go. It's not just improvisers that SNL UK needs, it's understanding that the cast will make the show a success. They need to look far and wide to find the right people, and improv is one of the places that has plenty of undiscovered talent and suits what's needed for this to succeed.
What the British SNL will need: improvisers
What the British SNL will need: improvisers
Lorcan Mullan continues his look at the possible pitfalls facing the remake
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April 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
3 down, 1 to go. It's not just improvisers that SNL UK needs, it's understanding that the cast will make the show a success. They need to look far and wide to find the right people, and improv is one of the places that has plenty of undiscovered talent and suits what's needed for this to succeed.
Two more articles to come!...
Who should host the British Saturday Night Live?
Who should host the British Saturday Night Live?
Loran Mullan's series on the Sky remake of a US institution
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April 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Two more articles to come!...
Reposted by Lorcan Mullan
My four-part guide to making sure the British SNL isn't a flop
My four-part guide to making sure the British SNL isn't a flop
Part one, the sketches. By Lorcan mullan
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April 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
My four-part guide to making sure the British SNL isn't a flop