Bell Media’s Crave nabs Canadian rights to Saturday Night Live UK

Crave has picked up the Canadian rights to Saturday Night Live UK

Bell Media-owned streaming service Crave has picked up the Canadian rights to Saturday Night Live UK ahead of its highly anticipated debut next month.

The show will debut on Crave on Saturday, March 21, the same day as it premieres on Sky and streamer Now in the UK.

Produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio’s UK production team and Lorne Michael’s Broadway Video, the six-episode series marks the first time the iconic American format has been adapted in the UK.

News of the pickup comes after the cast for SNL UK was revealed earlier this week, including Emma Sidi (Starstruck), Jack Shep (Big Boys), Hammed Animashaun (Black Ops), Ayoade Bamgboye (Rise & Shine with Channel 9), Larry Dean (Live at the Apollo) and Celeste Dring (Lazy Susan).

“SNL UK is a natural fit for Crave as we continue to bring globally recognised, culturally relevant programming to our audiences – shows that spark conversation, break through and feel unmistakably of the moment,” said Justin Stockman, VP of content development and programming at Bell Media.

“This is a comedy franchise with an unmatched legacy and we’re thrilled to be the home of this exciting new chapter.”