Coldplay make Simpsons appearance

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A new episode of The Simpsons featuring a cameo by Coldplay has been broadcast in the US.

It features the band with the cartoon's trademark yellow skin colour, playing a private stadium gig for Homer and Bart.

The British band are halted midway through their song Viva La Vida so Bart can use the toilet, while Homer turns down an offer to play the tambourine.

The episode, called Million Dollar Maybe, will be screened on Sky 1 in the UK in May this year.

In the episode, Homer hires the band after winning a million dollar lottery jackpot.

Behind the scenes footage on the Fox network's website shows Martin recording his lines for the episode.

He struggles to keep a straight face, while actor Dan Castellaneta - who voices Homer - gives a series of funny responses to his questions.

Martin has previously filmed cameo appearances on Shaun of the Dead and Ricky Gervais' series Extras.