When Sky CEO Dana Strong described “Saturday Night Live U.K.” as a “major investment in the U.K. comedy eco-system” at a showcase for the broadcaster last week, it turns out she wasn’t joking. Variety understands that each episode of the British adaptation is costing around £2 million ($2.6 million). Variety has also learned that, unusually […]
‘SNL U.K.’ Budget No Joke at Estimated $2.6 Million Per Episode (EXCLUSIVE)
Mar 24, 2026 | 7:45 AM