Saturday Live (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1986, Saturday Live is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Saturday Live was a British television comedy and music show broadcast by Channel 4 from 1985 to 1987, and in 1988 as Friday Night Live. Influenced by the American show Saturday Night Live, it was produced by Paul Jackson. The series made stars of Ben Elton, Harry Enfield, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, and featured appearances by Patrick Marber, Morwenna Banks, Chris Barrie, Emo Philips, Craig Ferguson, Craig Charles and many others. The show featured comic duo Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall in their act The Dangerous Brothers. All episodes were transmitted live, although some material was pre-recorded. Recordings of shows were edited into compilation repeats, retitled Saturday Almost Live. The show was succeeded by Friday Night Live, a shorter and slightly more tightly-formatted show with Elton as the permanent host, which ran for a single series in 1988. The show's titles consisted of reforming clay animations, highly comparable to early MTV idents.
Who’s in it. Saturday Live stars Ben Elton, Harry Enfield, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Saturday Live has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saturday Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saturday Live tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saturday Live (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saturday Live change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saturday Live worth watching?
- Saturday Live holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Saturday Live?
- Saturday Live stars Ben Elton, Harry Enfield, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and Rik Mayall.
- When was Saturday Live released?
- Saturday Live was released in 1986.