TV tonight: hit or flop? The British version of SNL is finally here (www.theguardian.com)

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It’s time to find out whether the US comedy staple raises laughs in the UK. Plus: remember Alan Partridge’s Kate Bush medley? Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, Sky One

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[-] jabjoe@feddit.uk 3 points 5 days ago

See, isn't SNL meant to be a liberal thing? The UK version being on Murdoch TV is odd. Many of the principled liberals I know boycott Murdoch. SNL UK going to encourage the viewers to boycott Murdoch? Or is it not really that liberal?

[-] smeg@feddit.uk 1 points 4 days ago

I think Murdoch sold Sky a while ago. The Wikipedia article is a bit heavy on the business speak, but it looks like they're owned by Comcast now.

[-] jabjoe@feddit.uk 2 points 4 days ago

I had a quick look and ownership and it's quagmire. I don't believe that a man like Murdoch ever gets to the point he has no stake in anything. I can't see his name on it skimming company house, but it wouldn't be that easy. I'm sure it's still his in some form.

[-] parson0@startrek.website 1 points 5 days ago

Interesting, luckily my home server view won't give Murdoch any ad revenue. The episode felt as political as any SNL episode from the US.

[-] jabjoe@feddit.uk 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I don't think pirate stream is part of their model.

It makes no sense for this be on Sky. If your engaged liberal, you won't be on Sky. If you right wing or "don't care about politics", SNL is not what you want. Channel 4 would be the natural fit for SNL.