'Frasier' cast to reunite for 'Simpsons'

The cast of hit US TV show Frasier have agreed to reunite together as a family once more for an upcoming episode of The Simpsons.

Actor Kelsey Grammer, who plays Frasier in the sit-com, will make an animated appearance on the 19th season of the hit show as his recurring character Sideshow Bob, alongside his father and brother in the programme, John Mahoney and David Hyde Pierce.

In the episode 'Funeral For A Fiend', Bob attempts to kill the Simpsons but is arrested and put on trial when he accidentally reveals his plan. His father (Mahoney) testifies for him, while Hyde Pierce again makes an appearance as Bob's brother Cecil.

Other stars who have signed to make appearances during the series include singer Lionel Richie, opera star Placido Domingo and Jon Stewart.