Simpsons prepares for Channel 4 debut

Cult US cartoon The Simpsons comes to Channel 4 this week.

13:25 03 November 2004

Cult US cartoon The Simpsons comes to Channel 4 this week.

The show debuts on Friday night after a multi-million pound bidding war between the UK's leading terrestrial channels.

Five and the BBC were also interested in showing The Simpsons, but Channel 4 landed the prize reportedly agreeing to pay 700,000 per episode.

Channel 4 is planning a special Simpsons night on Friday, with two episodes from series 12 and an ultimate guide to the show featuring contributions from celebrity fans.

Viewers will be able to see episodes from series 12 every Friday night, with older episodes screened every weeknight at 6pm.