Bit of an insight into the what we can expect

[Sam:)]

Just found a couple of documents attached to the application to change the roof on the house, which was submitted at the end of BB14. It seems like they are 100% changing the roof but it also seems like they submitted an application to change the exterior layout to a BB8 style one.
Side view of changed roof. (http://www6.hertsmere.gov.uk/online-applications/files/49F8F7F3CA1290C0772FC3B3A9E4A9D2/pdf/TP_13_1681-EXTERNAL_ELEVATIONS_SHEET_2-171779.pdf)

Another view of roof and what seems like a new exterior. (http://www6.hertsmere.gov.uk/online-applications/files/5251E3BA635D0D2A4EB3B67B14A368C1/pdf/TP_13_1681-A115_Big_Brother_House_External_Elevations_-_Sheet_1_on_08_07_1327571350000.pdf-86241.pdf)

There is also a letter confirming civilian BB is being cut back to 2 months long and that there is a gap between CBB16 and BB16. (http://www6.hertsmere.gov.uk/online-applications/files/97DF61B32EED9783B4630EDAAD192F10/pdf/TP_13_1681-130712_Covering_Letter_for_Planning_Application275 71350000.pdf-86243.pdf)

[MB.]

Two months long? :omgno:

[Sam:)]

Two months long? :omgno:

Change in Broadcaster
As you are aware the BB format sees a group of individuals housed within a studio set isolated from the
outside world and evicted on the basis of a public vote. Evictions from the BB house in front of an open air
audience are a key aspect of the format.
In 2011 the broadcaster changed from Channel 4 to Channel 5. While continuing to follow the production
pattern of a ‘celebrity’ one month show in January followed by a three month long show in the summer,
Channel 5 wants to shorten the summer “civilian show” to two months and use the final month to make a additional “celebrity” version of the show. It is vital for the longevity of the show that it is constantly evaluated and refreshed. As the “celebrity” version of the format is shorter, usually three to four weeks
compared to the normal show which is two to three months, there is a need to evict participants at a greater
rate. This requires relatively more evictions and therefore more open air audiences.
Seems so, I don't see why considering everyone hates summer CBB.

[Rob!]

I can't see any of that :(

Also bye at two months :hmph:

[MB.]

We're going to get a far too short BB and an overly long CBB, aren't we? :umm2:

[Glenn.]

An 8 week series is fine

[Rob!]

You know what's going to happen - this series is going to be absolutely fantastic and it'll end up being too short and rushed :fist:

[Glenn.]

I'd rather it be too short than try and cope with a series like last year

[Jason.]

I'm sick of Channel 5 overusing the celebrity market and ditching the Civilian.
It's ****ing pissing me off.

Why is BB being sacrificed for a longer CBB, which only gets about 0.3M viewers more?

The summer is for Civilian Big Brother, not Celebrity.

Honestly, the popularity of CBB has gone to their thick heads. If anything, they should have less of it, to prevent the format getting stale.
Can't wait will CBB goes back to averaging 2.6M, maybe then they'll begin to care about the civilian more.

Why does CBB get all the effort, whilst the original show (Big Brother) is left to rot and rot?

:rant::rant::rant::rant::rant:

[Jason.]

If they keep treating the civilian like dog **** on a shoe, then why should we tune in to it?

Might as well axe it, if it's not going to be done properly.

[Rob!]

Tbf they sound like they're totally revamping the house in a way that'll make the BB13-14 change look like a lick of paint.
Also..much as I love the civilian series, you can't blame them for shortening it, especially after last year. All it needs is for BB16 to be a huge success and then they'll extend it again.

[Jason.]

Tbf they sound like they're totally revamping the house in a way that'll make the BB13-14 change look like a lick of paint.
Also..much as I love the civilian series, you can't blame them for shortening it, especially after last year. All it needs is for BB16 to be a huge success and then they'll extend it again.

It's just painful as CBB used to be a bonus, just to pass time in cold January nights, and BB, in the summer was the main event.

Now it's the other way round.
BB isn't even a bonus, TBH.
It's all about CBB now, and it's annoying. You'd think as they've gotten CBB right, they could improve BB, and actually have a year when both formats are good, like 2005 and 2006 on C4 had, when both CBB and BB's that year were brilliant.

[Marsh.]

Here for big changes to that dusty exterior :clap1:

[Gstar]

None of the links worked

[Strictly Jake]

It better be longer than 2 months! I don't like summer cbb

[Jamesy]

I guess they want to be safe this year and just cut the civilian show. The matter of the fact is that CBB gets more viewers, more publicity and it probably gets more interest from partners that pay the show to advertise products and such. This is just C5's way of ensuring the show stays successful for them.

I'm slightly worried this is the start of civilian BB becoming axed, so fingers crossed BB16 is amazing. Thinking about it too, maybe casual viewers will stick with it longest if it's just two months, idk.

I hate summer CBB but I can understand why they are making these changes. Anyway should we believe the two month thing given a week or two ago it was being hinted BB16 could be the longer C5 civilian series ever, hmm.

The house changes sound great, but those links aren't working :(

[Will.]

Looks like RealityBox were right about the series being shorter

[Jay.]

I'd rather it be too short than try and cope with a series like last year

exactly, the final weeks usually drag anyway :clap1:

[Will.]

Was BB8 house nice?

[RichardG]

An 8 week series is great for me. I hate long dragged out civilian series', I always get bored and don't bother with the final few weeks of it.

[JoshBB]

I prefer 10+ weeks :(

[elliebrew]

Cant see the documents :(:(

[Phillip!]

8 weeks is fine, it'll probably look like a better series if it's shorter because there won't be a drag at the end

I hope they change the exterior as well

[Natalie.]

How long are they normally?

[MB.]

How long are they normally?

The Channel 5 series have been between 64 days (9 weeks) and 72 days (10 weeks). If they cut it down to 8, it'll be the shortest series ever.

[Glenn.]

13 weeks is the norm now isn't it. Has been since BB7.

[Natalie.]

The Channel 5 series have been between 64 days (9 weeks) and 72 days (10 weeks). If they cut it down to 8, it'll be the shortest series ever.

Oh ok, I'd rather it be 9 weeks. Though saying that, I get sick of it after a while :laugh:

[MB.]

It hasn't been 13 weeks since BB10. :suspect:

[Phillip!]

They'll probably extend it knowing C5

[elliebrew]

cAN SOMEONE POST THE DOCUMENT IMAGES??

[Matt]

These planning applications were submitted in July 2013 and approved in September 2013, and civilian Big Brother was still ten weeks long last year (same length as all C5 series), so they aren't specifically proof that C5 is planning to cut the length of BB this year

[Rob!]

Has it been confirmed exactly how long the gap is going to be? If it's a good few weeks it surely gives them the opportunity to extend it if it goes well?

[Will.]

Has it been confirmed exactly how long the gap is going to be? If it's a good few weeks it surely gives them the opportunity to extend it if it goes well?

probably 4 weeks, if its starting early May and for 8 weeks then it finished early July, and CBB starts mid august so 4-6 week gap maximum probably.

[Jamesy]

Here's the most interesting image in the documents:

http://i.imgur.com/9FHwMjI.png

The document is listed as "new" (when it was submitted).

[Jamesy]

Just reading through the documents and the whole 8 weeks thing isn't solid fact. It states that C5 is interested in an 8 week civilian series, but it is by no means set in stone. The series could well be longer than that.

[MB.]

Could you give a link to these documents? (...well, a working one...)

[MB.]

And I'd love it if they did go with a BB8-style exterior set. Actually, I'd just love it if they just changed the exterior set.

[Jack_]

ew the BB8 walkway was vile, but I guess any change at this point will be good

Hopefully they'll move the dome set to the left hand side, or better still get rid of it completely

Oh and an 8 week series would be pathetic, I am so sick of C5 putting the civilian show on the back foot :bored:

[Rob!]

ew the BB8 walkway was vile, but I guess any change at this point will be good

Hopefully they'll move the dome set to the left hand side, or better still get rid of it completely

Oh and an 8 week series would be pathetic, I am so sick of C5 putting the civilian show on the back foot :bored:

Did you not like it? I loved it :unsure: it was so different to all the others.

[MB.]

ew the BB8 walkway was vile, but I guess any change at this point will be good

It didn't work too great at the time, but if they shorten it a little and play music over the evictions like they do these days, I think it could be quite a good idea. Quite.

[Jamesy]

Could you give a link to these documents? (...well, a working one...)

http://www6.hertsmere.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=ZZZZXVIFJV915

That link should work (hopefully)

[Will.]

oh I thought it was a BB8 style house, mis red it was exterior! Thats awesome that were getting a new exterior stage, going to watch BB8 launch to see what it looked like.

[Jamesy]

Yeah the BB8 walkway was awful at the time. It would work well for C5 though if they ever make changes to the exterior. The added countdown and music would suit a long walkway.

[MB.]

I've noticed a few references to 2007 in the documents (that might have been when they'd previously applied for planning permission) so it might be possible that they've just re-used the drawings.

Ah well, we can dream...

[Will.]

so we might not get a new exterior set?

[MB.]

Doubt it.

[Rob!]

These documents are like a couple of years old though - why would we be getting an outside change now?

[Jason.]

probably 4 weeks, if its starting early May and for 8 weeks then it finished early July, and CBB starts mid august so 4-6 week gap maximum probably.

I don't think it will start in Early May.
If it did, the eye would've been revealed by today.

I genuinely think it's launching the week after, around 13-14th May.
It hasn't been confirmed that it's an 8 week series. They probably want it to be 8 weeks, but I hope it's not.

If it is ten weeks, then the series will end in late July, presuming it launches on the 13/14th, then I guess there would be a 3 week break.

4-6 week gap is really big. I think a 2-4 week break is more than enough, considering it used to launch about 2-3 days after the civilian, in the last few years.

[Jason.]

Oh and an 8 week series would be pathetic, I am so sick of C5 putting the civilian show on the back foot :bored:

:clap1:

[Jamesy]

These documents are like a couple of years old though - why would we be getting an outside change now?

Because house changes are planned 2 years in advance, and maybe with the big house changes this year they will change the exterior at the same time.

I cannot see anything getting changed on the outside though. But we can dream!

[Will.]

why dont people think it will get changed? didt channel 4 change it all the time? Have channel 5 said they won't change it? :)

[Jason.]

The BB8 exterior was amazing.
I really liked it then, and I think it would work great with Channel 5.
It was a bit awkward, back in 2007, as they never used to have music, so if you were booed, you'd have to face the noise for much longer.

It would work great for Channel 5, though, as it will look good with the music, and for the celebrity series, they can make the walkway red to symbolize the red carpet, like they do with the current catwalk.

I wonder how it'll work though, if it does change. Doesn't that mean they will need to scrap the eye stage?, as the stairs will be in the way. They could move the eye stage to the other side, like BB5 and the BB8 final.

I really hope they do change the exterior.
Time for something fresh. It's boring have the same thing since 2011, especially with 3 series per year.

Shabnam's amazing eviction exit, with music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaCArIHO_3s

[MB.]

why dont people think it will get changed? didt channel 4 change it all the time? Have channel 5 said they won't change it? :)

It wouldn't make much sense for them to keep the set the same for four years and then change it, would it? Plus, something about contracts or... something.

[Will.]

It wouldn't make much sense for them to keep the set the same for four years and then change it, would it? Plus, something about contracts or... something.

True but I wonder why they would land an application for a new exterior and not use it. what was channel 4 schedule like with exterior, did they change it every year?

[Will.]

The BB8 exterior was amazing.
I really liked it then, and I think it would work great with Channel 5.
It was a bit awkward, back in 2007, as they never used to have music, so if you were booed, you'd have to face the noise for much longer.

It would work great for Channel 5, though, as it will look good with the music, and for the celebrity series, they can make the walkway red to symbolize the red carpet, like they do with the current catwalk.

I wonder how it'll work though, if it does change. Doesn't that mean they will need to scrap the eye stage?, as the stairs will be in the way. They could move the eye stage to the other side, like BB5 and the BB8 final.

I really hope they do change the exterior.
Time for something fresh. It's boring have the same thing since 2011, especially with 3 series per year.

Shabnam's amazing eviction exit, with music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaCArIHO_3s

yeah, it would take that much work to change it, the eye stage looks temporary and not a proper structure, maybe they will bring the cars back?

[MB.]

True but I wonder why they would land an application for a new exterior and not use it. what was channel 4 schedule like with exterior, did they change it every year?

They changed it completely either every year or every other year, with more minor changes (like moving Davina's presenting podium) with each series.

[Will.]

They changed it completely either every year or every other year, with more minor changes (like moving Davina's presenting podium) with each series.

yeah, its the fifth year on Channel 5 so maybe thats why they are changing it: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, first half of 2015. So it would make sense I guess.

[MB.]

yeah, its the fifth year on Channel 5 so maybe thats why they are changing it: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, first half of 2015. So it would make sense I guess.

Except we don't actually know if they're changing it yet.

[Will.]

Except we don't actually know if they're changing it yet.

yeah, is this series under the new contract?

[Jason.]

why dont people think it will get changed? didt channel 4 change it all the time? Have channel 5 said they won't change it? :)

Channel 4 changed their exteriors, every two years, and sometimes even every year.
The thing with Channel 4, is that even when they didn't change it massively, there would always be something different about it. For example, compare BB6 to BB7's exterior. They were the same layout, but they changed little things, which made it different. For example, changed the size of the screens, added walkways to the BB7 stage, and made the circular stage slightly bigger. They also changed the colour of the crowd fences, during BB7.

With Channel 5, it's literally the same every series, that if you saw a picture of a C5 layout, you wouldn't be able to tell which series it was from, unless you looked at the graphics on the eye, or the stage.

Channel 4's exterior changes record:

BB1, BB2, CBB1 - Bow.

BB3, BB4, CBB2 - First set at Elstree.

BB5 - Another massive change. Ground floor door, and permanent stage.

CBB3 - Got rid of the stage, which was present during BB5, and added a screen to the house, and a long walkway.

BB6, BB6, CBB4, CBB5 - Stairs back, and circular stage.

BB8 - Longer walkway, and stage in center of crowd.

BB9, BB10, CBB6 - Back to a BB6/BB7 layout, with oval stage, and screens removed. Smaller crowds. BB10 had a walkway attached and a fence screen, which BB9 did not have.

CBB7 - Eye thing.

BB11 - Circus.

[Sam:)]

True but I wonder why they would land an application for a new exterior and not use it. what was channel 4 schedule like with exterior, did they change it every year?

BB3 and 4 basically had the same exterior,
BB5 had one of its own,
BB6 and 7 was nearly the same just different colours used,
BB8 had one of its own
BB9 and BB10 had the same layout but the screens were in different places
BB11 had one of its own.

[zakman440]

I've found some more interesting bits when searching for all planning permission applications for Elstree Studios.

In their application for 'Temporary permission for a period of up to six years for the erection of building facades, associated structures, areas of hard and soft landscaping and associated works, in connection with the existing use of the site for film and tv production (http://www6.hertsmere.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=NH1OVWIF1W000)', in the planning statement (http://www6.hertsmere.gov.uk/online-applications/files/3653E5728421AEA14DEF1D558EDEF50F/pdf/14_2113_FUL-141223_BACKLOT_PLANNING_STATEMENT-309858.pdf), they list a number of planning applications that Big Brother production have applied for, the last of which is this (http://www6.hertsmere.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=ZZZZXXIFJV444):

http://i.imgur.com/q557bzm.png

(Here's Elstree's website for Stage 9 - http://www.elstreestudios.co.uk/Studios/Stages/stage9.aspx)

Gather what you want from this information, but to me it sounds like something is definitely going on.

[Jake.]

Urgh an exterior change would just be :clap1:

Only thing that would get me excited like the old days tbh

[Babayaro.]

8 weeks would be too short imo, a 10/11 week series would be ideal

[Jason.]

Temporary permission for a period of up to six years for the erection of building facades, associated structures, areas of hard and soft landscaping and associated works, in connection with the existing use of the site for film and tv production



In English, please.

[Will.]

According to BB 24/7 there will be no info next week either, but not sure weather its true.

[T*]

Here's the most interesting image in the documents:

http://i.imgur.com/9FHwMjI.png

The document is listed as "new" (when it was submitted).

omg is that a BB8 style runway?!!! :amazed:

[arista]

"I'm sick of Channel 5 overusing the celebrity market and ditching the Civilian.
It's ****ing pissing me off."

No do not be like that
Ch4 Dumped it in a grave.


Well Done Richard Desmond
for taking a Gamble

And now Well done Viacom
for investing more money

[zakman440]

In English, please.

I've no idea, I just copied and pasted that from the application :laugh:.

[Jason.]

I've no idea, I just copied and pasted that from the application :laugh:.

:joker:

"erection of building facade"

Does this mean they're replacing the eye with a penis? :omgno:

[Ross.]

What if we're all just getting our hopes up and the eye stage is there again this summer as always :omgno:

[Will.]

What if we're all just getting our hopes up and the eye stage is there again this summer as always :omgno:

I know, but with all this change with BB and this being Channel 5's fifth year there's a really good chance it will happen!!! :dance:

[Will.]

Thinks there a bit of a gold theme this year, in the behind the scenes photo shoot pictures there's loads of gold, and Rylan wore a gold tie in a recent pic at the shoot.

[Marsh.]

Everyone hated that BB8 runway at the time and now everyone's creaming over it. :laugh:

[MB.]

Thinks there a bit of a gold theme this year, in the behind the scenes photo shoot pictures there's loads of gold, and Rylan wore a gold tie in a recent pic at the shoot.

That's what I was thinking. :suspect: I thought they'd be more likely to save a gold theme for All Stars if they were ever to use one.

[MB.]

Everyone hated that BB8 runway at the time and now everyone's creaming over it. :laugh:

That'd take a while to clean up.

[Will.]

That's what I was thinking. :suspect: I thought they'd be more likely to save a gold theme for All Stars if they were ever to use one.

Yeah it's a little odd, trying to think what theme could be used with gold with the house, maybe a luxurious house? Buts that a little boring. Reminds me a little of CBB13.

[T*]

maybe like a bank/heist theme or something? Raised prize fund?

[Will.]

maybe like a bank/heist theme or something? Raised prize fund?

Yes the prize thing with the good theme makes sense.

[MB.]

maybe like a bank/heist theme or something? Raised prize fund?

Not them stealing ideas from my (failed) BB16 project. :bored:

[Jason.]

Channel 5 have done gold like a zillion times.

They do it for like every CBB.
CBB13 and CBB14 spring to mind.

[MB.]

Channel 5 have done gold like a zillion times.

They do it for like every CBB.
CBB13 and CBB14 are great examples.

...CBB13 was 'Russian opulence'/picture frame-themed, CBB14 was power trip-themed. The show hasn't done 'gold' as an actual theme before.*




*if we ignore the entirety of BB7 and CBB5, that is.

[Will.]

Could be a casino/Las Vegas theme house, but could be similar to BB13

[Jason.]

...CBB13 was 'Russian opulence'/picture frame-themed, CBB14 was power trip-themed. The show hasn't done 'gold' as an actual theme before.*




*if we ignore the entirety of BB7 and CBB5, that is.

I meant a gold house has been done to death.
If it is a gold theme, then they will probably have another gold house.

How the heck would a gold theme even work?
On Launch Night, one housemate is the "Golden Housemate", and will decide who's rusty and face eviction. :yuk:

[Jack_]

Everyone hated that BB8 runway

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[Will.]

BPQKn91pvVg

Might not look exactly the same, will be more modernised version, like probably more LEDs along the stairs with the massive screen compared to small one in BB8

And I'm sure BB will change it this year, all they have to do is add another staircase, not much to do really, minor it terms of BB.

[Jarrod]

These documents are not for this series.

They've been up for ages.

[Will.]

These documents are not for this series.

They've been up for ages.

Is there any news next week?

[Jarrod]

Is there any news next week?

No. Everyone is just getting overly excited about the photo shoot. It is normal for it to happen and news comes much later. The Big Brother 15 presenter shots were taken on April 24th and weren't released for over a month.

Big Brother is still 6+ weeks off so no news is coming yet.

[Will.]

No. Everyone is just getting overly excited about the photo shoot. It is normal for it to happen and news comes much later. The Big Brother 15 presenter shots were taken on April 24th and weren't released for over a month.

How do you know there's no news next week? Do you work for BB? :)

[Jarrod]

How do you know there's no news next week? Do you work for BB? :)

Because it's too early for anything to come through yet. You'll get your first bits at the end of April.

[Will.]

Because it's too early for anything to come through yet. You'll get your first bits at the end of April.

Ok, so I guess the series has been delayed then. Dou think they will slightly change the exterior considering all the other change or not?

[Jarrod]

Ok, so I guess the series has been delayed then. Dou think they will slightly change the exterior considering all the other change or not?

The series WAS supposed to start at the start of May but the building has been delayed.

[Jay.]

These documents are not for this series.

They've been up for ages.

Planning permission does take a while though, they could have put it in early in time for this year? idk

[Will.]

The series WAS supposed to start at the start of May but the building has been delayed.

just had confirmation its been changed because of the election, should be 11,12 or 13th now.

[Jarrod]

just had confirmation its been changed because of the election, should be 11,12 or 13th now.

:laugh: Oh jesus. That's completely untrue. Please stop claiming you know things about the series starting. The launch being delayed has nothing to do with the general election. There are construction issues pushing the series back.

[Jack.]

The series WAS supposed to start at the start of May but the building has been delayed.

So is it looking more likely the end of may now then?

[Jarrod]

So is it looking more likely the end of may now then?

Yeah the last two weeks.

[Will.]

:laugh: Oh jesus. That's completely untrue.

well its going to be 11,12,13, maybe the reason is untrue, I dont know :)

[Jarrod]

well its going to be 11,12,13, maybe the reason is untrue, I dont know :)

You're wrong again.

[Jack.]

Yeah the last two weeks.

I think most people will be happy with a later may start as I feel it would be weird watching it at the start of May :laugh: so was the original start date the first week of May :)?

[Will.]

I think most people will be happy with a later may start as I feel it would be weird watching it at the start of May :laugh: so was the original start date the first week of May :)?

it was the Wednesday 6th May :)

[Jarrod]

it was the Wednesday 6th May :)

Originally the series was slated for the first week of May, but because of delay it's been pushed back by 2/3 weeks.

[MB.]

My head hurts.

[Marsh.]

I can't believe the head of Viacom and head of Endemol are having a spat on TiBB. :amazed:

[Glenn.]

:joker:

[Jarrod]

I can't believe the head of Viacom and head of Endemol are having a spat on TiBB. :amazed:

:laugh: I'm flattered.

[Jason.]

If Jarrod is right.
I'm going for a Wednesday 20th May launch.

TBH, all this speculation is annoying me. It keeps on changing. Mid June, Early May, Mid May, and now late May.

It launches when it launches. I guess we'll have to wait a couple of weeks till it's confirmed. :inamood:

[Jarrod]

If Jarrod is right.
I'm going for a Wednesday 20th May launch.

TBH, all this speculation is annoying me. It keeps on changing. Mid June, Early May, Mid May, and now late May.

It launches when it launches. I guess we'll have to wait a couple of weeks till it's confirmed. :inamood:

20th could be happening. It'll be that or the 28th.

[Will.]

:laugh: I'm flattered.

Are you Viacom or Endemol Jarrod? :laugh:

Im going for the 11, 12 or 13th of May

[Jarrod]

Are you Viacom or Endemol Jarrod? :laugh:

Oh, absolutely Endemol.

[Jason.]

20th could be happening. It'll be that or the 28th.

OMG.
Imagine if it launches on Wednesday 27th May as part of BB6's tenth anniversary.

:flutter:

[Glenn.]

I'm confused.

Is it launching in May or not?

[Will.]

Oh, absolutely Endemol.

Im happy with Viacom, we will see who's more accurate lol :laugh:

[Jason.]

I'm confused.

Is it launching in May or not?

Probably.
Just not sure when.

[Will.]

Probably.
Just not sure when.

mid May, 27th could happen as it will probably launch on a Wednesday

[Jason.]

I'm still going with a Wednesday launch.

The fact that Channel 5 or whoever keep changing the launch date regularly, I'm not ruling out a mid-May launch, as they'll probably say it's been put forwards again, in a few days time.

My guess would be either:

Wednesday 13th May 2015.

OR

Wednesday 20th May 2015.

[BigBrotherGuy100]

Hey Guys I haven't been online for a while feels really good to be back, I just read through all of the posts and The Buzz is amazing!!

[Will.]

Hey Guys I haven't been online for a while feels really good to be back, I just read through all of the posts and The Buzz is amazing!!

bigger buzz than a bees nest :laugh:

[Rob!]

I can't believe the head of Viacom and head of Endemol are having a spat on TiBB. :amazed:

:joker:

[emmetmcl]

just had confirmation its been changed because of the election, should be 11,12 or 13th now.

Surely they would have known there was going to be an election, and on what date? We've known for sometime now. *Suspicion of lies rises*

[T*]

Emmet he writes for totally big brother, I wouldn't think he's lying tbh

[Will.]

It's Reality Box now, and no I'm not lying, I would never do that.

[Jarrod]

Emmet he writes for totally big brother, I wouldn't think he's lying tbh

I'm hurt that you wouldn't trust me </3

[T*]

I'm hurt that you wouldn't trust me </3


Well this is awkward

[Mystic Mock]

I' rather them just go with 10 weeks, it's a nice round number.

[ruiphillips]

Shabnam's amazing eviction exit, with music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaCArIHO_3s

:joker:

[ruiphillips]

BPQKn91pvVg

It sums up the whole, camp Channel 5 era.

[Jason.]

:joker:

I was dead watching that video.

I love how she's walking up the stairs, and you can almost see her ass in the short dress she's wearing.

And Davina actually making the effort to climb up those stairs and walk along the long walkway, just to get her. :joker:

Imagine, if it had been a year earlier, and a heavy pregnant Davina actually having to go and get her.

[Jarrod]

Building work has been fast. They have been pushed to put the series back onto their original schedule which has happened. May 6th won't be the launch date like some members have said but it could well be the following week.

[MB.]

Building work has been fast. They have been pushed to put the series back onto their original schedule which has happened. May 6th won't be the launch date like some members have said but it could well be the following week.

#Builders2WinBB2k15 :clap1:

(do you think the series would have ended up being shortened if they'd had to delay it any further?)

[Jarrod]

#Builders2WinBB2k15 :clap1:

(do you think the series would have ended up being shortened if they'd had to delay it any further?)

Probably 8 weeks instead of 10.

[Jack.]

Building work has been fast. They have been pushed to put the series back onto their original schedule which has happened. May 6th won't be the launch date like some members have said but it could well be the following week.

So 13th may a likely start date then?

[Daniel.]

I hope we get a feisty female that lasts longer than a few weeks

[armand.kay]

I hope we get a feisty female that lasts longer than a few weeks
do you think any of the housemates live up to the standards aunt pozza set last year? :worry:

[Headie]

Building work has been fast. They have been pushed to put the series back onto their original schedule which has happened. May 6th won't be the launch date like some members have said but it could well be the following week.
Is the series gonna last 10 weeks or has it been shortened to 8?
I hope we get a feisty female that lasts longer than a few weeks
[2]
do you think any of the housemates live up to the standards aunt pozza set last year? :worry:

They could neva
http://i.minus.com/iBknkGpWnMMrp.gif

[Gstar]

it's about time they had a new exterior, it will be extremely lazy not to have one (even if it's a small change) after how many series

[Jamesy]

If changes ever happen to the exterior I would like to see at a minimum those stands in front of the house removed. So we can actually see the building again, then they can get some projections on the house that tie in with the theme.

Ideally it would be nice to see all the stands removed and the audience all on the ground, then add a small stand for housemates in the final.

The only thing I would keep with the exterior we have now is the eye stage/building (although with a redesigned interior, which could be done despite it being a small space).

[Marsh.]

I'd just like them to get rid of the ridiculously pointless rotating eye at the top of the stairs.

That's one pointless gimmick too far.

[Marsh.]

Building work has been fast. They have been pushed to put the series back onto their original schedule which has happened. May 6th won't be the launch date like some members have said but it could well be the following week.

How do you know this? :suspect:

[Rob!]

I'd just like them to get rid of the ridiculously pointless rotating eye at the top of the stairs.

That's one pointless gimmick too far.

Or keep it and stick it on a BB8 type walkway so if the housemates come out the house and don't turn they fall off the edge :fan:

[Vanessa]

The outside area is quite small. I hope they make it bigger.

[Marsh.]

Or keep it and stick it on a BB8 type walkway so if the housemates come out the house and don't turn they fall off the edge :fan:

:joker:

[Jake.]

So we hopefully have a normal 10 week series then? 70ish days is perfect imo

With any luck we do have some change to the exterior, but I'm not hopeful

[Jarrod]

So 13th may a likely start date then?

Absolutely!

[Pete.]

Or keep it and stick it on a BB8 type walkway so if the housemates come out the house and don't turn they fall off the edge :fan:
Where's the cheers man?

[Rob!]

Where's the cheers man?

Hey! HEY HEY HEY!

[Phillip!]

I hope we get a feisty female that lasts longer than a few weeks

Same, Tashie, Heaven, Victoria, Lydia, Pauline & Toya have been a big lost over the past years :(

[JoshBB]

Pauline was nasty. Toya was the sassy girl of the season imo

[MB.]

(lol at Victoria being 'feisty')

[Jason.]

If changes ever happen to the exterior I would like to see at a minimum those stands in front of the house removed. So we can actually see the building again, then they can get some projections on the house that tie in with the theme.

Ideally it would be nice to see all the stands removed and the audience all on the ground, then add a small stand for housemates in the final.

The only thing I would keep with the exterior we have now is the eye stage/building (although with a redesigned interior, which could be done despite it being a small space).

Agree about the front of the house.
They need to remove those friends and family stands. I would love to see the white building again, with the eye being projected, or even the colour of the series. Like blue for Power Trip, and Twisted Fairytale, or orange for Secrets and Lies, and when Emma is about to talk to the house, it turns red. :flutter:

They need to get rid of that tall rectangular block, near the front of the house, as well. That's why you can hardly see the front of the house.
Does anybody know what that is?

They also need to fill up that crowd space, at the back, where the crane camera is, to make the crowd bigger.
If they get rid of those stands at the front, they can also fit some people underneath the screen, on ground level, which makes the crowd look bigger.

I'm fine with the eye stage. I think it looks nice.


I'd just like them to get rid of the ridiculously pointless rotating eye at the top of the stairs.

That's one pointless gimmick too far.

And this too.
It's just so pointless.

I'd like a straight walkway at the top of the stairs, like C4 had.

If they want to keep the eye at the top, join it between the two straight parts, so it's permanently fixed in place, and on the same level, as the straight tops. This way it doesn't rotate, and stays in place.

[Will.]

Building work has been fast. They have been pushed to put the series back onto their original schedule which has happened. May 6th won't be the launch date like some members have said but it could well be the following week.

Lol said it was going to launch on the 12/13 last week but you didn't believe me! See Endemol Viacom gets it news a little earlier than you. Hahaha

[Jason.]

Pauline wasn't feisty.

She was just a nasty harridan, who had no remorse for her treatment towards Christopher and Jale, and blamed them for the reason why she treated them badly.

Helen had more remorse in her fingertips, than Pauline had in her entirety.

[Jason.]

Lol said it was going to launch on the 12/13 last week but you didn't believe me! See Endemol Viacom gets it news a little earlier than you. Hahaha

In all fairness, I've been saying a Wednesday 13th May launch, for about 2 weeks now.

:suspect:

[Will.]

In all fairness, I've been saying a Wednesday 13th May launch, for about 2 weeks now.

:suspect:

True but I was told it was 13th but know one believed me lol!

[Jason.]

True but I was told it was 13th but know one believed me lol!

They never do.

It's like back in November, I knew with a passion that IAC would start on 16 November, but everyone looked at me, as if I was crazy.

[emmetmcl]

They never do.

It's like back in November, I knew with a passion that IAC would start on 16 November, but everyone looked at me, as if I was crazy.

Yeah, but there's a difference in knowing and "knowing", if you know what I mean?

[Rob!]

Big Brother: Eye Spy.

Calling it.

[emmetmcl]

Big Brother

Calling it ;)