Which ones do you think were great?

For me, Shakespeare's Return, The Last Supper, Underáge, Boobies Goes To The Films and Tina's intro.

Not sure what you mean about political pressure with the BBC making Mock The Week? I'm not aware of any politicians being involved in their decision to stop making it in 2022.

Richard Davis no, it's available on YouTube too, which doesn't need a TV licence: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwd_lkDsJbgXjk0shMlluemkBJDdj_VUq

They are gradually adding SNL UK clips on this Sky TV YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLziTV12IsNli26jHyCim7S3lkbklocmnG

You can get a free trial to stream the full show on NOW TV, and there's a nice hack to get the subscription for half price if you subscribe for a month then cancel (and they then offer you a discounted rate).

I also hope the cast can do a better job of delivering scripted lines that they did in the promo this week (the one with Tina Fey as Mary Poppins)... 🤞

https://youtu.be/cRVz6mw3vig

What's going to make or break this version is how British it is and feels. The American version has never been that popular here (though I happily watch it every week when available on Sky/NOW), so it's going to need time to find its own feet.

Heading out to two new WIPs in Deptford this evening: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/twinklescabaret/2087609

Then the excellent (and previously recommended) multi-award-winning Quantum Leopard tomorrow at Elephant & Castle: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/quantum-leopard/quantum-leopard-s10e11-11th-birthday-show-w-the-creative-martyrs-and-its-byob/e-mjmyok

If you like cinema, I would also recommend this weekend's big global release, Project Hail Mary. I saw a preview last weekend, and it definitely has a good dose of comedy amongst the mystery and drama.

None of these are big names who would have some kind of contractual obligation blocking them from being streamed... 🤷‍♂️

ABC = Always Be Comedy

Hell yes! Great cast and writers. Bring on Saturday 21st!