Big Brother is the British version of the international reality television franchise Big Brother created by producer John de Mol in 1997. Originally broadcast between 2000 and 2018, the show followed a number of contestants, known as housemates, who are isolated from the outside world for an extended period of time in a custom built house. Each week, one of the housemates is evicted by a public vote, with the last housemate remaining winning a cash prize. The series takes its name from the character in George Orwell's 1949 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. The series premiered on 18 July 2000 on Channel 4, and immediately became a ratings hit. The series also featured a 24-hour live feed, in which fans could view inside the house at any time. Big Brother aired for eleven series on Channel 4, followed by one final special edition, Ultimate Big Brother, which ended on 10 September 2010.
About Big Brother (UK)
British version of the international franchise Big Brother in which housemates are isolated from the outside world in a custom built house. Each week, a housemate is evicted until one remains.
Achievement of Big Brother (UK)
Davina McCall hosted the show from 2000 to 2010. Brian Dowling took over from 2011 to 2013 before Emma Willis took the reins from 2013 until the final series in 2018.
Latest information about Big Brother (UK) updated on July 28 2021.
