The inaugural cast of Saturday Night Live UK has finally been revealed.

On 21 March, the British iteration of the critically acclaimed NBC sketch comedy series will be making its highly anticipated premiere on Sky and NOW.

Like its US predecessor, which has defined pop culture for 50 years, the six-episode series will be broadcast live each week and performed in front of a studio audience.

It will also feature a new guest host and "chart-topping" musical act every episode. Lastly, fans can expect Saturday Night Live UK to open up with a hilarious monologue, feature "topical sketches" and include a UK spin on SNL's iconic news satire staple, Weekend Update.

In a statement, SNL UK's lead producer, James Longman, expressed excitement for the show's upcoming debut and its talented cast – which includes gay comedian Larry Dean and bisexual comic Ania Magliano.

"The UK is absolutely packed with incredible comedy talent right now, and this cast represents the freshest voices we have, they're bold, exciting and of course, incredibly funny," he said.

"The chemistry between them is something special, and we can't wait to share this funny group of people with the world."

So without further ado, meet the 11 hilarious comedy players set to take the Saturday Night Live UK stage on 21 March (bios and photos courtesy of Sky and NOW).