Saturday Night Live UK has been renewed for a second season. The first ends in nine days’ time but Sky and Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS) have liked what they’ve seen enough to give an early greenlight for a second run, which will air an extended 12 episodes from fall 2026. The show lands on Peacock the day after it airs on Sky One in the UK. The first season has featured hosts including Aimee Lou Wood, Nicola Coughlan and Tina Fey. Hannah Waddingham will shepherd this coming Saturday’s ep and Ncuti Gatwa will take charge of the final one. SNL creator Lorne Michaels, who produces the UK version, said: “I’m incredibly proud of our team and the show. It keeps getting better every week. I’m grateful to [Sky boss] Dana Strong and Sky for believing in and supporting SNL UK. I’m excited for the season ahead.” Watch on Deadline The UK comedy community was skeptical about SNL UK but the vast majority would concur it has gone down well.…