‘SNL UK’ Cold Open: George Fouracres’ Keir Starmer Calls On Olivia Colman & Peppa Pig To Inspire Nation
By Jake Kanter
Published on April 4, 2026.
Saturday Night Live UK's cold open featured British Prime Minister George Fouracres' Keir Starmer, calling on friends Olivia Colman and Peppa Pig to deliver an inspiring address to the nation. Starmer commented on the ongoing war in the Middle East, which is entering its second month. Colman, played by Emma Sidi, responded by saying life is hell but it will soon end. Riz Ahmed hosted the third episode of the show, which premiered with 226,000 viewers in its first week and dropped to 205,000 for its second episode.
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