Ireland gets new 'Simpsons' before US

[Perdita]

A forthcoming episode of The Simpsons will be broadcast in Ireland before it is transmitted in the US.

The historic move is unprecedented in the 20-year history of Fox, the channel that created the much-loved dysfunctional yellow family.

The new episode - titled 'In The Name Of The Grandfather' - will see Homer try to honour Grampa's dream of a final beer in a pub in the village of Dunkilderry. The pair eventually end up buying the pub off Tom O'Flanagan, whose voice has been provided by Irish actor Colm Meaney.

The special episode will be screened on St Patrick's Day.

[Siobhan]

Ireland rocks!!!!!!

[Perdita]

Thought you might like these news

[Abbie]

Wow!!!! Thats quite cool

[Chloe O'brien]

This has to be a first. It's not often programmes get to be aired before the USA.

[Abbie]

I dont think they ever do! not when they are american shows

[Siobhan]

This was really really funny last night.. very sterotypical Irish people in it.. the sign on the police station "colin Farrell in/out" in lights

[Perdita]

Love the bit about the police station. Hope to catch the episode on UK tv when it is on.

[Siobhan]

Love the bit about the police station. Hope to catch the episode on UK tv when it is on.

It was on SKY last night.. maybe just sky Ireland

[Perdita]

The first post suggests that it was in Ireland rather than UK. If it was on last night, I would have missed it as I go to belly dancing lessons on a Tuesday night.