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Perdita
24-02-2009, 10:28
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
24-02-2009, 10:33
Ireland rocks!!!!!!
Perdita
24-02-2009, 10:34
Thought you might like these news :D
Abbie
24-02-2009, 19:59
Wow!!!! Thats quite cool :)
Chloe O'brien
27-02-2009, 11:49
This has to be a first. It's not often programmes get to be aired before the USA.
Abbie
27-02-2009, 17:01
I dont think they ever do! not when they are american shows
Siobhan
18-03-2009, 09:14
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 :lol::lol::lol:
Perdita
18-03-2009, 09:50
:lol: :lol: Love the bit about the police station. Hope to catch the episode on UK tv when it is on.
Siobhan
18-03-2009, 10:13
:lol: :lol: 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
18-03-2009, 12:02
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. :(
Abbie
18-03-2009, 21:37
Aww was in on over here as well?
Siobhan
19-03-2009, 09:31
Aww was in on over here as well?

I don't know.. it was on Sky but it might just have been Sky Ireland and that is why it was not on UK TV.. did anyone else outside Ireland see this?
moonstorm
19-03-2009, 11:00
Yes, I saw it in Gibraltar. We get Sky over here.