“Saturday Night Live UK” opened its third episode with another Keir Starmer sketch in which the British prime minister called on some of the country’s biggest celebrities, including footballer Harry Kane, actor Olivia Colman and cartoon character Peppa Pig, to help lift the country amid the horrors of war and the cost of living crisis.
“Look, I know I’m not impressed,” said Starmer, played by “SNL UK” star George Fouracres. “When I applied to join[suicide prevention organization]Samaritans, I created such a bad atmosphere that my interviewer called Samaritans.”
In a bid to lighten the mood, Starmer invited English footballer Harry Kane (played by Al Nash) to the podium and asked if he could give his “uplifting team talk” to the country. Following Caine, Paddington star Colman (Emma Siddy) clutches an Oscar and is introduced as “a Brit with a smile that lights up a room and might come in handy during a power outage.”
“Hello, that’s kind of sexy, flirting with Iran and playing with oil,” says Sidi, who plays Coleman. “The next thing I know, I’m low on energy, the lights go out, and I’m lying in the dark. Am I being naughty?”
Starmer then introduces the final speaker, saying he “combines two of my biggest interests: good British television and pork”, at which point Annabel Marlowe joins the trio with a fake nose and pig’s ears on her head.
“Thank you, Papa Keer,” Marlow said with a snort. “Life is hell, but it doesn’t last long and the sadness ends soon.”
Four Acres tells Peppa, “You’re nothing like you look on TV,” to which Peppa replies, “You look a lot alike.”
At that point a power outage occurs and Sidi flies into Four Acres. “Everyone, look after yourself!” Starmer cries. “Olivia Colman is trying to kiss me.”
The four actors then launch into the show’s classic opening line. “We’re broadcasting live from London, it’s Saturday night!”
The third episode of “SNL UK” will be hosted by Riz Ahmed, following on from Tina Fey and Jamie Dornan in the first and second episodes. Musical guest Kasabian also accompanies them.
