However , the broadcasting rights are held until 2006 , eventually ending in May 2004 .
18 February -- The BBC loses the rights to air The Simpsons , being outbid by Channel 4 .
The broadcasting rights are held until 2006 , eventually ending in May 2004 .
18 February -- The BBC loses the rights to air The Simpsons , being outbid by Channel 4 .