The Simpsons took live calls for the first time in their new episode

After 27 long years on TV it’s hard to find something The Simpsons haven’t done, but at the weekend they found a new first even for them.

Using motion-capture technology Homer took live calls from viewers for the last three minutes of their new episode.

Pre-animated characters came into view throughout the scene as Homer, voiced by Dan Castellaneta, remained behind the desk.