SNL UK names Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo as October hosts
Sky's Saturday Night Live UK has announced three hosts and musical guests for its October episodes, after a break this weekend.
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The story, neutrally told
Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo will each host Saturday Night Live UK in October. Radio TimesN “Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo will take turns hosting across October.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “Also taking on hosting duties next month is Rivals star Danny Dyer.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Dyer hosts on 10 October, with singer-songwriter Sasha Keable as musical guest. Digital SpyN “The former EastEnders star is hosting on 10 October, with singer-songwriter Sasha Keable as the musical guest.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Norton hosts on 17 October, with The Streets, the project of Mike Skinner, as musical guest. Digital SpyN “Joining as a musical guest for that evening is The Streets, the project of singer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Skinner.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Radio TimesN “The following Saturday (17 October), James Norton, best known for Happy Valley and House of the Dragon” Read at Radio Times ↗
Erivo closes the month on 24 October, with the band Blossoms performing. Radio TimesN “Closing out the month on 24 October is Cynthia Erivo” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “Wicked star Cynthia Erivo is hosting the show on 24 October, which will see indie rock band Blossoms perform.” Read at Digital Spy ↗ Radio Times says Sky confirmed the hosts. Radio TimesN “Sky has confirmed the next three hosts of Saturday Night Live UK” Read at Radio Times ↗ The show is off air this weekend and returns on 10 October at 10pm on Sky and NOW. Digital Spy says the second half of the season airs early next year. Radio TimesN “Saturday Night Live UK continues on Saturday 10 October at 10pm on Sky and NOW.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “It will then air its second half of the season early next year.” Read at Digital Spy ↗
The three follow earlier season hosts Jeff Goldblum, Jamie Demetriou and Amelia Dimoldenberg. Radio TimesN “The trio follow in the footsteps of Jeff Goldblum, Jamie Demetriou and Amelia Dimoldenberg” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “Previous presenters for this season were Erivo's Wicked co-star Jeff Goldblum” Read at Digital Spy ↗ The guests appear alongside the regular cast, including Hammed Animashaun, Emma Sidi and Freddie Meredith. Radio Times adds that Ania Magliano and Paddy Young anchor the Weekend Update desk. Radio TimesN “That desk is anchored by cast members Ania Magliano and Paddy Young.” Read at Radio Times ↗ Digital SpyN “The special guests will take to the stage alongside SNL UK cast members” Read at Digital Spy ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets run a straightforward listings-style announcement of hosts, dates and musical guests, with a service-journalism slant on where to watch.
- Emphasis
- Digital Spy leads on Norton and his recent work; Radio Times leads on all three hosts and credits Sky with the confirmation. Both list the cast and previous hosts.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Digital Spy does not name Sky as the announcer or give a start time; Radio Times does not mention the second half of the season early next year.
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- “icons”
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“Happy Valley and House of the Dragon star James Norton has been announced as one of the presenters of Saturday Night Live UK for October.” — Digital Spy
“EastEnders, Happy Valley and Wicked icons confirmed for SNL UK in coming weeks” — Radio Times
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What every side reports
- Dyer hosts on 10 October, Norton on 17 October and Erivo on 24 October
- Musical guests are Sasha Keable, The Streets and Blossoms respectively
- The show takes a break this weekend
- It airs on Sky and NOW
- Goldblum, Demetriou and Dimoldenberg hosted earlier this season
Saturday Night Live UK other
Described via its synopsis as a live weekly show with a different celebrity host and musical guest each episode, topical sketches and a British Weekend Update.
“Broadcast live each week, the series will once again welcome a different celebrity host and musical guest for every episode” — Digital Spy
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James Norton confirmed as part of new presenting lineup for Saturday Night Live UK
Neutral Announcement report centred on Norton, with dates, guests, cast and viewing details.
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EastEnders, Happy Valley and Wicked icons confirmed for SNL UK in coming weeks
Celebratory Announcement of all three hosts in date order, praising their credentials and pointing readers to the show and Sky.
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- 29 Sep 15:12 First Digital SpyN James Norton confirmed as part of new presenting lineup for Saturday Night Live UK
- 29 Sep 16:10 +59m Radio TimesN EastEnders, Happy Valley and Wicked icons confirmed for SNL UK in coming weeks
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