If you haven't seen The Simpsons in the ten years or so that it's been running then you're probably a candidate for some serious half hour humour injections from this lovable family because nearly every episode is a lesson in how to write exemplary satire.

Creator, Matt Groening, takes the typical nuclear family and adds a bit of madness in the form of the terminally stupid and lazy Homer who would like nothing more than to be left in peace to finish all the donuts in the vicinity and have a snooze. His wife Marge is forever trying to steer him, and their son Bart, out of trouble while their daughter Lisa is a perfect child, hardworking, intelligent and always trying to get one over on her brother and Maggie... sucks (literally).

It's the other characters that really make The Simpsons into something that transcends your normal cartoon. Each one is an hilariously sculpted stereotype, from the roly-poly incompetently corrupt Police Chief Wiggum, and the evil atony of Homer's boss Mr. Burns who runs the nuclear power station to the Simpsons' perpetually happy god-fearing neighbour Ned Flanders.

For many years now 'The Simpsons' have been an integral part of every day life. Thanks to their creator, Bart, Homer, Lisa, Maggie and Marge now entertain millions of people every day as we observe their hillarious and idiotic life in the quiet town of Springfield. After ten years The Simpsons remain the longest showing and most popular Cartoon of all time. Many Movie stars, singers and other celebrities have begged to appear on the show and, most of the time, Matt Groening obliges.

Past celebrities appearing on the show include:

Buzz Aldrin, Steve Allen, Paul Anka, Anne Bancroft, Tony Bennett, Mel Brooks, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Johnny Carson, Jose Canseco, Glenn Close, David Crosby, Beverly D'Angelo, Ted Danson, Harvey Fierstein, Dennis Franz, Sara Gilbert, Jeff Goldblum, Kelsey Grammer, Ken Griffey Jr., Woody Harrelson, George Harrison, Chick Hearn, Hugh Hefner, Bob Hope, Magic Johnson, James Earl Jones, Larry King, Tom Kite, Jon Lovitz, Joe Mantegna, Penny Marshall, Jackie Mason, Leonard Nimoy, Mandy Patinkin, Rhea Perlman, Luke Perry, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tito Puente, Pamela Reed, Christina Ricci, Linda Rondstat, Mickey Rooney, Winona Ryder, Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields, Suzanne Somers, Patrick Stewart, Sting, Elizabeth Taylor, James Taylor, Barry White, James Woods, Albert Brooks, David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Johnny Cash, Alex Rocco, Fyvush, Finkel Rod Steinger, Bob Denver, Paul Winfield, Michael Buffer, Rodney Dangerfield, Jack Lemmon, Joe Mantegna, John Waters, David Hyde Pierce and many more

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There are six main actors working on The Simpsons whom without it would be impossible to continue the show. Most of these actors provide more than one voice:

Dan Catellaneta - Homer J. Simpson, Grampa Simpson, Santa's Little Helper, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, Mayor Quimby, Hans Moleman, Sideshow mel, Itchy, Arnie Pie, Kodos, Scott Christian, Louie, Bill and 18 one episode voices.

Julie Kavner - Marge Simpson, Patty, Selma, Jaqueline Bouvier and Aunt Gladys.

Yeardley Smith - Lisa Simpson.

Nancy Cartwright - Bart Simpson, Nelson, Todd Flanders, Ralph Wiggum, Kearney and 2 one episode voices

Hank Azaria - Apu, Moe, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy, Lou, Carl, Dr. Snake Riviera, Snake, Kirk Van Houten, Captain McCallister, Bumblebee Man, Superintendent Chalmers, Professor Frink, Cletus, Legs, Akira, Drederick Tatum and 23 one episode voices.

Harry Shearer - C. Montgomery Burns, Smithers, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Otto, Reverend Lovejoy, Dr. Julius Hibbert, Kent Brockman, Jasper, Lenny, Eddie, Ranier Wolfcastle, Scratchy, Mr. Bouvier, Kang, Dr. Marvin Monroe, Herman, Mr. Largo, Marty, Dave Shutton, Jebediah Springfield and 15 one episode voices

So if you feel that something is missing from your life then take advantage of the fact that Sky One shows 19 episodes of The Simpsons each week and be sure to catch the new episodes on Sundays at 6:30pm.