Freddie Meredith joins the Saturday Night Live UK Season 2 cast! Get premiere dates, host lineups, and streaming details ahead of the Sky debut.
Fresh off an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, breakout comedian and actor Freddie Meredith (Big Boys, Such Brave Girls) has officially joined the cast of Saturday Night Live UK for its highly anticipated second season. Produced by Broadway Video and Universal Television Alternative Studio under executive producer Lorne Michaels, the British adaptation of the legendary sketch comedy franchise returns to Sky and the NOW Streaming Platform on September 12, 2026.
Meredith joins an ensemble of returning fan favorites, stepping onto the stage for a six-episode fall run before the series takes a planned midseason break ahead of its early 2027 return.
Who Is Freddie Meredith and What Does He Bring to SNL UK?
Meredith enters the studio with substantial momentum after earning a Best Newcomer Award nomination at the Edinburgh Fringe for his solo comedy show, Need a Light? Calling the decision to join the ensemble a "no-brainer," the actor described SNL as the most iconic comedy show in television history.
- A Diverse Background in Comedy: Trained in drama school before moving into theater, stand-up, and viral digital sketches, Meredith brings a versatile, multi-hyphenate skillset suited for live television.
- Rejoining High-Profile Co-Stars: On television, Meredith is widely recognized for playing Marcus in Channel 4's Big Boys and Seb in BBC's Such Brave Girls.
- Complete Season 2 Ensemble: Meredith rounds out an 12-performer cast that includes returning players Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, and Paddy Young.
When Does Saturday Night Live UK Season 2 Air on Sky?
Building on a successful debut season that featured guest hosts like Tina Fey, Hannah Waddingham, and Nicola Coughlan, Season 2 kicks off a weekly broadcast schedule starting mid-September.
- Premiere Night Host and Musical Guest: Hollywood star Jeff Goldblum (Wicked, Jurassic Park) is set to host the Season 2 premiere on September 12, accompanied by Irish singer-songwriter CMAT as the musical guest.
- Fall Broadcast Schedule: Five subsequent live episodes will air every Saturday night through October 24, 2026, featuring guest hosts such as Jamie Demetriou and Amelia Dimoldenberg.
- Long-Term Network Backing: Sky unscripted chief Phil Edgar-Jones confirmed the network's commitment to the franchise, noting that the series has become a flagship hit among younger demographics and will continue beyond its second year.