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I googled stimpsons but didn't find that video. However, I used to watch Dead Ringers so that must be where I got the name, but the show I asked about was better drawn and I think it was a proper half hour show. Thanks for the help though.
Thank you, I believe that's it. I distinctly remember the beginning was the view over London and then panning down to a house, which the example on You Tube does. Not entirely sure why I was so convinced it resembled the Simpsons, except perhaps that it's a prime time animated show.
I spent most of 2000 in the UK, and whilst there I believe I saw one night a cartoon on tv that was reminiscent of the Simpsons. It was a family that lived in London, or some other big city. Can any British Tropers tell me if it's real and if so what it was called? I have this idea it was called the Stimpsons, so perhaps it was some satirical sketch one night.