Channel 4 has stated its displaying of a Simpsons episode centred on staff’ rights on the most important day of strike motion in a decade was a coincidence.
The broadcaster obtained reward on-line for displaying the episode, which sees Homer Simpson problem Mr Burns over the workers’ dental plan, which culminates in a strike on the energy plant.
The season 4 episode known as Last Exit To Springfield is broadly considered one of many present’s finest.
Its displaying at 6pm on Wednesday got here after about half one million staff went on strike in more and more bitter disputes over pay, jobs and circumstances.
“Walkout Wednesday” noticed 1000’s of colleges closed resulting from motion by the National Education Union and picket traces mounted outdoors railway stations, colleges, authorities departments and universities throughout the nation.
On Twitter, viewers recommended Channel 4 for the inadvertent help for the strikes.
“The Simpsons. Channel 4. Very apt episode considering the amount of strikes taking place,” tweeted Alex Ramsden.
“Channel 4 playing the strike ep of the Simpsons. Solidarity,” wrote Twitter consumer Hannah Fretwell.
“Well done Channel 4 for putting on The Simpsons episode where all the power plant workers go on strike!” added a Twitter consumer known as Jim.
Source: information.sky.com”