‘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?’ Where He Phones ‘Friend’ Peter Mandelson

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?’ Where He Phones ‘Friend’ Peter Mandelson

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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 asshole” – 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.

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