Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa will host the final two episodes of Saturday Night Live UK’s current series, bringing the show to a close with star power from stage and screen. The episodes air live from London in May, rounding off the latest run of the British adaptation of the classic US sketch show.

Hannah Waddingham, known for her West End achievements and recent WhatsOnStage Award, will host the penultimate episode of Saturday Night Live UK on 9 May. She will be joined by musical guest Myles Smith for the broadcast, which is part of the show’s 75-minute live format airing weekly at 10pm on Saturdays.

The final episode on 16 May will be hosted by Ncuti Gatwa, acclaimed for his screen roles in Doctor Who, Sex Education and Barbie, as well as stage credits including The Importance of Being Earnest and Born With Teeth. Holly Humberstone will provide the musical performance for Gatwa’s instalment.

Earlier in the month, the 2 May episode features host Aimee Lou Wood alongside musician MEEK. Each episode showcases a different host and musical guest, all supported by the original SNL UK cast, which includes Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring and others.

Saturday Night Live UK broadcasts live from London with a 75-minute running time. Its inaugural cast is a mix of experienced performers such as Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash and Jack Shep, who are central to the show’s comedic style and variety.

Previous episodes this series have seen a mix of notable hosts including Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Riz Ahmed, Jack Whitehall and Nicola Coughlan. Musical guests have featured prominent acts such as Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, Kasabian, Jorja Smith and Foo Fighters, underlining the show’s blend of contemporary culture.

The current series of Saturday Night Live UK is notable for its diverse roster of hosts and live musical performances, keeping the British project in line with the spirit of the original US format while drawing on local talent for comedic and musical appeal.