The Simpsons

In the Radio Bart segment, Bart employs a radio transmitter to convince the residents of Springfield that a child has fallen into an abandoned well, creating a town‑wide panic. The episode includes a guest voice performance by Sting as part of the broadcast.

Radio Bart is a self‑contained episode presented as a radio programme. It falls under the generic label of a “programme” and is classified as an episode within its series. The piece is framed as a broadcast, designed to be experienced through listening rather than visual media. In the story, Bart employs a makeshift radio transmitter to stage a hoax that convinces the residents of Springfield that a child has slipped into an abandoned well. By sending out fabricated emergency messages, he manipulates the town’s reaction, prompting a frantic search for the imagined youngster. The ruse hinges on the credibility that a live radio report can lend to an otherwise implausible incident. The episode also features a special guest contribution from the musician Sting, who provides a voice performance for the broadcast. His involvement adds a distinctive auditory element to the programme, complementing the main narrative without altering the core plot. The combination of Bart’s deceptive scheme and Sting’s guest voice creates a memorable, if mischievous, listening experience.