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Videos
George Fouracres appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers last night to talk about Saturday Night Live UK.
The pair discussed how typical British pessimism expectations for the home-grown version were low before it launched – but reviews (including Chortle's) were pleasantly surprised at how good it actually was.
'That is our general vibe,' Fouracres told the NBC talk-show host. 'That is the highest possible compliment you can get from a British person, if they say: "We wanted to hate you, but we have decided to set aside our desire to destroy you, and instead not outwardly despise you." Thank you, father!'
@latenightseth George Fouracres and Seth look back at early reviews of @Saturday Night Live UK ♬ original sound - Late Night with Seth Meyers
George Fouracres on Late Night With Seth Meyers
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