The Simpsons has been shown on Channel 4 since 2004. After 20 years, The Simpsons will no longer be shown on Channel 4 as the broadcaster opts to move the beloved animated show from its regular weekday slot. The Simpsons, which celebrated its 35th anniversary on 17 December and has bizarrely predicted real-life events for more than three decades, has been shown in the UK on Channel 4 since 2004 but it was announced on Tuesday that from January it will no longer air at its 6:30 pm weekday slot.
Instead, The broadcaster has chosen to move the animated sitcom to E4, starting with season 32. Meanwhile, new seasons of the show, including season 36, will premiere on Disney + before airing on E4. The new seasons will also be available on Channel 4’s streaming service for a limited time.
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Explaining the decision, Polly Scates, Head of Acquisitions at Channel 4, said that the move was embracing the “generational shift that is taking place in TV viewing to reach younger viewers, who engage with both the popular entertainment channel E4 and streaming platforms.”.
“The Simpsons and Channel 4 have a historic relationship, and I’m delighted that we will continue to bring this much loved and iconic series to our audience.”. “In an evolving market, collaboration has never felt more important, and it’s been a pleasure working with Disney Entertainment to bring the latest seasons to UK viewers, who can now watch the show on E4 and C4 Streaming once it has aired on Disney+.”.
