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Radio 4,23 Mar 2026,42 mins

Saturday Night Live arrives in the UK

Front Row

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The UK now has its own SNL, 50 years after the US original. But is it funny? Culture journalist Natalie Jamieson gives her verdict. As the BFI begins a season of boxing films, we explore why the sport has inspired so much influential cinema, with BFI curator Dr Clive Chijioke Nwonka and boxing broadcaster Steve Bunce. Phil Dunster, best known for his role in Ted Lasso, discusses his new comedy Rooster. Folk trio Leveret improvise live in the Front Row studio. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Harry Graham

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