United Kingdom, March 1 -- Tina Fey is reportedly hosting the launch episode of Saturday Night Live UK.

It has been claimed that the 55-year-old comedienne - who was head writer and performer on the long-running American sketch comedy show from 1997 until 2006 - will kick off Sky's British version on March 21.

A TV insider told The Sun newspaper's TV Biz column: "Though there might be some surprise to find there isn't a Brit presenting the show, there is some logic to this signing.

"There's a sense that the American show is handing the baton on to Britain by having Tina hosting the launch.

"Plus, she's a massive icon in the world of comedy and proof of how huge someone can become through appearing on SNL.

"From here on, there are lik...