Channel 4 confirm 'Simpsons' launch plans

Channel 4 have today confirmed that cult cartoon The Simpsons will make its network premiere on Bonfire Night, November 5.

The themed night of programming will begin at 9pm with two new episodes from season 12, 'A Tale of Two Springfields' and 'Tree House of Horror XI'. At 10pm, a documentary called The Ultimate Guide To The Simpsons will chart the success of the show, with contributions from Eddie Izzard, Green Wing star Tamsin Greig and Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carte, as well as the cast and crew.

At 11pm, Jamie Theakston will host The Simpsons' Quiz Show, a comedy panel show with Ralph Little, Sara Cox, Iain Lee, Richard Bacon, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Nick Frost - all diehard Simpsons fans who are tested on their knowledge of the show using some of the funniest clips from the past 15 years.

From November 8, C4 will air older episodes of the show each weeknight at 6pm, while the terrestrial premieres of season 12 episodes will be seen Fridays at 9pm.