On SNL UK, Oasis steals PM's identity in perhaps the most British sketch ever
Both shows lampooned their current leaders, but only the UK version featured undercover Russian rock spies.
On the third episode of SNL UK, the sketch show managed to outdo its American counterpart in a unique way. Instead of hiring a non-actor celebrity to host, they opted for a YouTube sensation. Much like the U.S. version's Donald Trump opener, SNL UK also kicked things off with a cold opening mocking their own leader. This time, it was Prime Minister Andy Burnham (played by George Fouracres) who took the spotlight.
Burnham entered his Manchester office in full regalia, only to be visited by Oasis members Liam and Noel Gallagher (played by Jack Shep and Freddie Meredith). Intrigued by their request for an "emergency axe-man," Burnham divulged all his personal information to their handy tablet. Unbeknownst to him, the Gallagher brothers were undercover Russian spies. The revelation came as a shock, explaining their irritation with each other, much like the Gallagher brothers themselves.
In a twist, Oasis revealed that their hit "Wonderwall" was originally a tribute to the Berlin Wall, titled "Wonderful Wall." Despite their scandalous backgrounds, Burnham continued to entertain them with tales of his legendary leadership. He boasted about his ability to hold a general election and easily win. However, his bombastic leadership didn't last long as Liam's noncommittal "Maybe" response to Burnham's invitation to return to being just bickering musicians resulted in a "Maaaybeeee."
Burnham concluded the sketch with a warning to Russia, stating that they've tried to spread lies and stoke fears before. He assured the band that he's a huge fan of Oasis, not just their good albums. In a way, SNL UK managed to steal the Prime Minister's identity and deliver perhaps the most British sketch ever.
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