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PM Burnham's Bean Stockpile: SNL UK Skewers Politics
25 Oct
Summary
- SNL UK spoofed Prime Minister Andy Burnham's bean stockpile and doomsday snacks.
- The show satirized popular British TV shows like Celebrity Gogglebox and Bake Off.
- Sketches included impressions of Graham Norton, Claudia Winkleman, and Alison Hammond.
Saturday Night Live UK recently featured a comedic cold open that lampooned Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his peculiar doomsday prepping snacks, notably a large bean stockpile. The sketch players also took aim at popular British television programs, including a spoof of Celebrity Gogglebox. This segment involved impressions of Mayor Steve Rotheram and Prime Minister Andy Burnham, highlighting their appearance on the actual show.
The satirical episode continued by mocking other well-known shows. A skit impersonating Claudia Winkleman introduced a parody of Celebrity Traitors, questioning the engagement of its famous contestants. Another segment featured a mock interview with Prince William, hosted by a portrayal of Graham Norton, touching on royal family matters.
Further sketches included parodies of The Great British Bake Off, with actors playing Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding. The broadcast concluded with a fictional scenario where a future Prime Minister advises the current one to encourage Britons to stockpile beans as a precaution against cyber attacks. The episode's host was Cynthia Erivo, with musical guest Blossoms.
