Live” is heading across the pond, with a new U.K. version of the late-night sketch comedy show poised to hit airwaves next year. “A star-studded lineup of hosts will take to the stage to declare, ‘Live from London,

“SNL” airs live at 11:30 p.m. Eastern time from a studio at Rockefeller Plaza and typically opens with a sketch that wraps as the actors turn to the camera, break character and announce, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!”

An American pop culture institution, SNL launched the careers of stars including Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray and Will Ferrell. Now British comedians get their chance to shine.