‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Finds U.S. Home

Saturday Night Live UK has found its U.S. home. The British version of the world’s most famous late-night show is coming to Peacock a day after it airs on Sky. SNL UK kicks off on March 21 and episodes will be available on Peacock the following day. The deal is not wholly surprising given that […]

9 Mar, 16:30 — 9 Mar, 16:30

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This acquisition marks the expansion of a globally recognized entertainment brand into new markets. It highlights Peacock's strategy to bolster its content library with established, popular franchises to attract a wider audience.

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varietyMostly Factual170d ago

‘Saturday Night Live U.K.’ to Stream on Peacock in the U.S.

Peacock has acquired the U.S. streaming rights for “Saturday Night Live U.K.,” the new British adaptation of NBC’s iconic late-night sketch series. Episodes of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” will hit Peacock the day after they initially air on the U.K.’s Sky One and Now. The series premieres on March 21, meaning it will be available […]

By Selome Hailu

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deadlineMostly Factual170d ago