The Simpsons is the US television show that has most influenced British culture, according to a panel of experts brought together by the digital channel PBS UK.
US cultural commentators, including Paul Gambaccini and Bonnie Greer, joined the American public service broadcaster's UK general manager, Richard Kingsbury, and North American studies professor Iwan Morgan in calling the long-running animated show “the best TV series of the 20th century”.
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Huh, interesting!
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ReplyDeleteWait,what? How in the world does the Simpsons actually influence British culture??? I can't get through to Radiotimes to see if there's more info, it keeps timing out on me.
ReplyDeleteThere is really only one word D-OH!
It's by a panel of people who in all fairness probably have no idea what they are talking about. There may have been a case for it having influenced culture 20+ years ago when a novelty Bart single could get in the Top 10 and it's catch phrases where the 'in' thing. But even back then it was loathed by more than who loved it.
ReplyDeletewhy'd u say that?
ReplyDeleteum that's just sad, if its true Britain needs to get it together real quick
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