Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood to Host Upcoming ‘SNL U.K.’ Episodes
Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood will take on hosting duties for two of the next SNL U.K. installments. Nicola Coughlan appears April 25. Aimee Lou Wood follows on May 2.
Schedule and musical guests
On April 25, the Foo Fighters join as the musical guest. The May 2 episode features British singer Meek.
The show returns after a one-week break. Four weekly episodes resume on April 25, completing an eight-episode season.
Recent episodes and past pairings
The series most recently aired with Jack Whitehall hosting. R&B artist Jorja Smith performed that week.
- Riz Ahmed teamed with Kasabian.
- Jamie Dornan appeared alongside Wolf Alice.
- Tina Fey hosted with Wet Leg as musical guests.
Viewership trends
Early ratings were solid. The 10 p.m. Sky slot drew 226,000 viewers initially.
By the third episode, with Riz Ahmed hosting, numbers dipped to 130,950 viewers.
Cast and creative team
The regular cast includes Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye and Larry Dean. Also featured are Celeste Dring, George Fouracres and Ania Magliano.
Other ensemble members are Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young.
Production credits
The series is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s U.K. team and Broadway Video. It is made for Sky and streaming service NOW.
Lorne Michaels serves as executive producer. James Longman is lead producer, Liz Clare directs and Daran Jonno Johnson is head writer.
Where to watch
SNL U.K. airs live on Sky and streams on NOW. Episodes appear the following day on Peacock in the United States.
Filmogaz.com confirms the casting and schedule details ahead of the return.
