SNL UK Mocks Burnham’s Gogglebox Special in TV Parody Blitz

WHO:

Deadline - George Fouracres portrayed Prime Minister Andy Burnham in the cold open.

Deadline - Emma Sidi portrayed Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram.

Variety - George Fouracres portrayed Andy Burnham, and Emma Sidi portrayed Liverpool Mayor Steven Rotheram.

Variety - Prince William was among the figures referenced in the cold-open parody of “The Graham Norton Show.”

WHAT:

Deadline - “Saturday Night Live UK” used its cold open to mock Burnham’s “Gogglebox” special and his bean stockpile.

Deadline - The cold open also included parodies of “Celebrity Traitors,” “The Graham Norton Show,” and “The Great British Bake Off.”

Variety - “SNL U.K.”’s cold open recapped the week in television through the lens of Burnham’s appearance on “Celebrity Gogglebox.”

Variety - Burnham and Rotheram appeared in the “Celebrity Gogglebox” segment to discuss their favorite television moments of the week.

WHERE:

Deadline - The article identifies Burnham as Prime Minister and Rotheram as Mayor of Liverpool.

WHEN:

Deadline - The cold open aired on the episode described as “this weekend’s episode.”

HOW:

Deadline - The sketch used portrayals of Burnham and Rotheram and parodies of familiar British television personalities and programs.

Variety - The cold open presented its recap of television through a “Celebrity Gogglebox” discussion featuring the two political figures.

(UPDATED October 25, 2026 02:22 UTC)

“Saturday Night Live UK” opened its latest episode with a parody of the week in television, framed as an appearance on “Celebrity Gogglebox.” George Fouracres played Prime Minister Andy Burnham, while Emma Sidi portrayed Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram. In the sketch, the two politicians discussed their favorite television moments of the week. The cold open poked fun at Burnham’s real-life “Gogglebox” special and his stockpile of beans. It also spoofed “Celebrity Traitors,” “The Graham Norton Show” and “The Great British Bake Off.” The Graham Norton parody included a reference to Prince William. The sketch blended portrayals of the political figures with familiar British television formats and personalities to deliver its recap.