‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open Targets Keir Starmer’s Choice of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the U.S.

Home TV Global Apr 25, 2026 2:15pm PT ‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open: ‘Fake Farmer and Real A–hole’ Jeremy Clarkson Challenges Keir Starmer to a Game of ‘Who Wants to Remain a Millionaire?’ By Leo Barraclough Plus Icon Leo Barraclough International Features Editor LeoBarraclough Latest ‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open: ‘Fake Farmer and Real A–hole’ Jeremy Clarkson Challenges Keir Starmer to a Game of ‘Who Wants to Remain a Millionaire?’ 15 minutes ago Yunjin, Gaia, Cure for Paranoia, BrokenPen and More Join SXSW London Music Lineup 1 day ago Cannes Title ‘Aquí,’ Based on J. M. Coetzee’s ‘Jesus Trilogy,’ Picked Up by Films Boutique (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago See All Courtesy of Sky The fifth episode of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” opened with a sketch mocking Keir Starmer’s choice of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador to the U.S. The sketch featured Al Nash as Jeremy Clarkson – a.k.a. “fake farmer and real a–hole” – as the host of “Who Wants to Remain a Millionaire?” and George Fouracres as Starmer. The question posed was, “Is it ever a good idea to give Peter Mandelson a job?” His possible answers were: A: No; B: Of course, not; C: Not in a million years; D: Yes. Related Stories Roku Launches New 'City Dash' Game (EXCLUSIVE)