Re-watching BB2.

[Jason.]

I started re-watching this for the first time, the other day.
I'm on Day 6, now.

It's a really great series, so far. It's very basic, but not too boring, like BB1.
The housemates are better. They have a task to keep a fire going for 5 days, which is so simple and great. A shame we never have tasks like this these days.

The housemates, I like so far are:
Amma
Penny
Narinder
Paul

Not too keen on Bubble. I find him very off, and annoying.

[mrmattybeck1]

Agree bb1 c4 still weren't sure how to produce the show but made tweaks to the second series much improved

[Jason.]

Agree bb1 c4 still weren't sure how to produce the show but made tweaks to the second series much improved

I finished BB2.
Great series. Loved it.

[mrmattybeck1]

I finished BB2.
Great series. Loved it.
I'm starting from the beggining again so weird watching it back Marcus Bentley is a parody of himself these days

[Jason.]

I'm starting from the beggining again so weird watching it back Marcus Bentley is a parody of himself these days

Agree.
He really should tone down.

He's overused. I wonder if they're paying him more than the C4 days, or if he's just enthusiastic.

[mrmattybeck1]

Agree.
He really should tone down.

He's overused. I wonder if they're paying him more than the C4 days, or if he's just enthusiastic.
Believe he's on double pay at c5 under Viacom now his pay will be increased along with Emma's I've heard

[Jason.]

Believe he's on double pay at c5 under Viacom now his pay will be increased along with Emma's I've heard

Hmm.
I expect the ground to shake in the summer, when he's like DAAAAAAYYYY 1, IN THE BIG BRUUUTHEER HOUUUSEEE!.

[mrmattybeck1]

Hmm.
I expect the ground to shake in the summer, when he's like DAAAAAAYYYY 1, IN THE BIG BRUUUTHEER HOUUUSEEE!.
My personal favourite a twist that will rock the house forever sick of c5 doing twists that have been done loads already not much original

[andybigbro]

Like Bb1, I wanna watch BB2 :bawling:

[Jason.]

My personal favourite a twist that will rock the house forever sick of c5 doing twists that have been done loads already not much original

Or a twist that will turn the house upside down.
:joker:

Honestly, Big Brother is a comedy these days.

[mrmattybeck1]

Or a twist that will turn the house upside down.
:joker:

Honestly, Big Brother is a comedy these days.
Absolutely overall bbuk was much better on c4 just glad its still on air although a break could be good for it although that won't be happening now since c5 have signed a new deal to keep the show on air till at least 2018

[Jason.]

Absolutely overall bbuk was much better on c4 just glad its still on air although a break could be good for it although that won't be happening now since c5 have signed a new deal to keep the show on air till at least 2018

I think C5 get a lot of slate.
C4 did Big Brother better, than C5 does. Though the last two years on Channel 4 were miserable, and worse than C5.

But C5 does Celebrity Big Brother much better than C4 did.
Every C5 CBB series, with the exception of CBB8, is better than CBB2, CBB5, and CBB6, which all aired on C4.

[mrmattybeck1]

I think C5 get a lot of slate.
C4 did Big Brother better, than C5 does. Though the last two years on Channel 4 were miserable, and worse than C5.

But C5 does Celebrity Big Brother much better than C4 did.
Every C5 CBB series, with the exception of CBB8, is better than CBB2, CBB5, and CBB6, which all aired on C4.
Absolutely towards the end of the c4 run production then and Davina didn't care Emma loves the show which is great

[mrmattybeck1]

Bb8 was the worst for me bb11 was okay

[Jason.]

Absolutely towards the end of the c4 run production then and Davina didn't care Emma loves the show which is great

Yeah.
I mean, C5 BB has many flaws. But it doesn't feel dead or depressing like C4 BB did in 2009, for instance.

[mrmattybeck1]

Yeah.
I mean, C5 BB has many flaws. But it doesn't feel dead or depressing like C4 BB did in 2009, for instance.
It got very tired towards the end on c4 at least c5 have tried to freshing things up a bit what's your view on the live feed does it need to return these days or have most just moved on from it younger viewers don't think would have time for it these days

[Jason.]

Bb8 was the worst for me bb11 was okay

I'm the other way round.
I love BB8, but not keen on BB11.

I think BB died after 2007, TBH.
People say it died after BB7. But 2007 was the last decent year, IMO.

In 2008-2010, too much changed.
Eviction crowds got smaller.
Spin-off like BBLB, and BBBM went downhill.
All the good presenters left, like Dermot and Russell Brand.
Ratings went lower each year.
Media no longer interested.

[mrmattybeck1]

I'm the other way round.
I love BB8, but not keen on BB11.

I think BB died after 2007, TBH.
People say it died after BB7. But 2007 was the last decent year, IMO.

In 2008-2010, too much changed.
Eviction crowds got smaller.
Spin-off like BBLB, and BBBM went downhill.
All the good presenters left, like Dermot and Russell Brand.
Ratings went lower each year.
Media no longer interested.
Through all that bb still has a loyal audience who have remained with it including newer fans to the c5 show

[Jason.]

It got very tired towards the end on c4 at least c5 have tried to freshing things up a bit what's your view on the live feed does it need to return these days or have most just moved on from it younger viewers don't think would have time for it these days

I disagree with no live feed.
If they can't give us 24/7, at least a few hours a day will do.
30 minutes a week is an embarrassment.

The format of the show is to watch the housemates every move, all day, everyday.
Highlights are to brief and contrived.
We need to see unedited footage with our own eyes, and get to know the housemates.
Without a decent amount of live feed, it is not the true format of the show.

I remember back in 2009, when C4 scrapped 24/7 live feed, the uproar. Back then they still gave us about 6 hours of live feed a day.
What I'd do for C5 to give us at least 6 hours.

If it's too expensive, why don't they charge, like BB11 did.

[mrmattybeck1]

I disagree with no live feed.
If they can't give us 24/7, at least a few hours a day will do.
30 minutes a week is an embarrassment.

The format of the show is to watch the housemates every move, all day, everyday.
Highlights are to brief and contrived.
We need to see unedited footage with our own eyes, and get to know the housemates.
Without a decent amount of live feed, it is not the true format of the show.

I remember back in 2009, when C4 scrapped 24/7 live feed, the uproar. Back then they still gave us about 6 hours of live feed a day.
What I'd do for C5 to give us at least 6 hours.
I'd be happy with a 3 hour slot after the main show every night 11-2am

[Jason.]

I'd be happy with a 3 hour slot after the main show every night 11-2am

Same.
Or 3 hours spread over the day.
Maybe an hour at 1pm, during lunchtime.
Then two hours after BOTS, from 12am - 2am.

[mrmattybeck1]

Same.
Or 3 hours spread over the day.
Maybe an hour at 1pm, during lunchtime.
Then two hours after BOTS, from 12am - 2am.
I don't think it will ever return 24/7 sadly but a few hours a day could really help the show especially civilian bb

[Daniel.]

BB8 was good because of Charley's who's iconic quotes left everyone wigless

[Jason.]

I don't think it will ever return 24/7 sadly but a few hours a day could really help the show especially civilian bb

Agree. I don't mind not having 24/7.
But even a couple of hours a day, like BB14 had, was fantastic.

I want it constant too.
Not for one series, then scrap it.
It should also be present for CBB, too.

[mrmattybeck1]

Agree. I don't mind not having 24/7.
But even a couple of hours a day, like BB14 had, was fantastic.

I want it constant too.
Not for one series, then scrap it.
It should also be present for CBB, too.
Without a feed it all just feels very controlled and fake

[Daniel.]

C5 have only procured one amazing series, the brilliant BB13

[Jason.]

Without a feed it all just feels very controlled and fake

It feels like a soap opera without a feed.
Tune in tomorrow night, for Episode 3. What if I want to watch some more?

[mrmattybeck1]

C5 have only procured one amazing series, the brilliant BB13
Not me dreadful series bb14 is my favourite

[Jason.]

C5 have only procured one amazing series, the brilliant BB13

BB13
BB14
CBB9
CBB13
CBB15

Have all been creditable series, produced by C5, IMO.

[Daniel.]

Not me dreadful series bb14 is my favourite

It was boring after the first half

BB13 was amazing and up there with 5 6 and 7

[Daniel.]

BB13
BB14
CBB9
CBB13
CBB15

Have all been creditable series, produced by C5, IMO.

Not including CBB

[Daniel.]

BB14 is overrated, it had as much outside interference as BB15

[mrmattybeck1]

Bb14 was amazing for me only civilian series I enjoyed

[Ray.]

Watching the early days of BB really crystalises and puts into perspective just how tiresomely padded out the modern incarnation is, and how an average episode moves at a snail's pace in comparison to an episode of, say, BB2. No prolonged music montages, no endless shots of random items in the foreground, no wasting time with showing the HMs getting up and getting dressed even when nothing interesting is occurring during it all, etc. I'm currently watching a nominations episode and it's so refreshing how no-nonsense and rapid paced it is. Every HM is in and out with quick cuts and no dragged out scenes of the HMs walking over to the DR. They're just in, they give their reasons (invariably uncomplicated and quick), and get outta there. Last series of ITV BB, the nominations took up basically the whole episode. In this, it lasted barely 5 minutes, I think.

[JingleJones]

Watching the early days of BB really crystalises and puts into perspective just how tiresomely padded out the modern incarnation is, and how an average episode moves at a snail's pace in comparison to an episode of, say, BB2. No prolonged music montages, no endless shots of random items in the foreground, no wasting time with showing the HMs getting up and getting dressed even when nothing interesting is occurring during it all, etc. I'm currently watching a nominations episode and it's so refreshing how no-nonsense and rapid paced it is. Every HM is in and out with quick cuts and no dragged out scenes of the HMs walking over to the DR. They're just in, they give their reasons (invariably uncomplicated and quick), and get outta there. Last series of ITV BB, the nominations took up basically the whole episode. In this, it lasted barely 5 minutes, I think.

The music montages do my head in :joker: also takes away from the feel of it.. might aswell be watching Love Island

[Ray.]

The music montages do my head in :joker: also takes away from the feel of it.. might aswell be watching Love Island

And mine. :laugh: And yeah it definitely takes away from the 'reality' of the show, but as the show is so obviously manufactured and scripted a certain percentage of the time nowadays, I suppose some credit must be given for at least having some semblance of self-awareness as to exactly what it is now.

[The Human Santapede]

Watching the early days of BB really crystalises and puts into perspective just how tiresomely padded out the modern incarnation is, and how an average episode moves at a snail's pace in comparison to an episode of, say, BB2. No prolonged music montages, no endless shots of random items in the foreground, no wasting time with showing the HMs getting up and getting dressed even when nothing interesting is occurring during it all, etc. I'm currently watching a nominations episode and it's so refreshing how no-nonsense and rapid paced it is. Every HM is in and out with quick cuts and no dragged out scenes of the HMs walking over to the DR. They're just in, they give their reasons (invariably uncomplicated and quick), and get outta there. Last series of ITV BB, the nominations took up basically the whole episode. In this, it lasted barely 5 minutes, I think.

It says a lot when the best nominations this season (BB2025) were the speed nominations and we didn’t have to endure all the pointless filler.

[ChristmasNeeve]

Awww BB2 is my absolute favourite season and Brian imo is the best HM ever

[Zizu]

Awww BB2 is my absolute favourite season and Brian imo is the best HM ever


Definitely by a long , long way !

Didn’t he also win it twice !!!

I did like the guy who was always talking to the cameras as well to vent his frustration

(Skinny with dark hair - think he got an advert job for Mr Muscle oven cleaner)

[ChristmasNeeve]

Definitely by a long , long way !

Didn’t he also win it twice !!!

I did like the guy who was always talking to the cameras as well to vent his frustration

(Skinny with dark hair - think he got an advert job for Mr Muscle oven cleaner)Alex Sibley from BB3? Probably my 2nd favourite season and Kate Lawlor is my favourite female HM

And yes Brian won ultimate BB as well as BB2

[Zizu]

Alex Sibley from BB3? Probably my 2nd favourite season and Kate Lawlor is my favourite female HM

And yes Brian won ultimate BB as well as BB2


Alex !!

Yes I really liked him .. and Kate as well .


Why did he always talk to the cameras was he struggling to make friends ?

[Merry Mockmas]

Alex and Jade were must see TV from BB3 imo.

Both would be ejected on ITV's era though.

[Ray.]

It says a lot when the best nominations this season (BB2025) were the speed nominations and we didn’t have to endure all the pointless filler.

And made to do it over and over again, to boot! :laugh:

[Christmas Lights]

Alex and Jade were must see TV from BB3 imo.

Both would be ejected on ITV's era though.

I rewatched the fight Alex had with Jade ...where he's telling her to kiss his arse , he's almost mooning her ... What a crazy old time :skull: lol .

[Zizu]

I rewatched the fight Alex had with Jade ...where he's telling her to kiss his arse , he's almost mooning her ... What a crazy old time :skull: lol .


I loved it when he talked to the cameras all the time

[The Human Santapede]

I rewatched the fight Alex had with Jade ...where he's telling her to kiss his arse , he's almost mooning her ... What a crazy old time :skull: lol .

The verruca meltdown is still one of the best BB moments.

Quality is bad but so funny still.

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[Christmas Lights]

The verruca meltdown is still one of the best BB moments.

Quality is bad but so funny still.

CW9zwDTmZTk

Yeah I remember ,and best known for Jade's catchphrase " am I mingin " lol .

[Merry Mockmas]

I rewatched the fight Alex had with Jade ...where he's telling her to kiss his arse , he's almost mooning her ... What a crazy old time :skull: lol .

:joker:

I miss that BB.