Are you glad there was a break between this and BB16?

[Jake.]

I've never had an issue with summer CBB (but how can you after 2/5 good civilian series), and I think the month gap between the two has helped it feel a bit more fresh (what with it having an entirely new theme). I would have enjoyed it regardless, but the break between the two has given it a bit more of an appeal.

[Will.]

yes

[Niamh.]

yes, I need a break after Civilian BB, it's a lot of commitment plus I went on holiday in between too so I didn't miss any

[Ross.]

Yeah, better having a break from it for a while imo

[Jay.]

yes it's probably why i'm enjoying it a little more

[Jason.]

Yes.

I actually feel this CBB is its own show, whereas with CBB10/12/14, I usually associate with the civilain series they followed. I think it's because the gap was long and it doesn't really feel like BB16 at all (which is a good thing). I think the fact we also have a new eye, theme, house, and graphics for this series helps as well. The only negative I would say is that the gap was way too long. A 3/4 week gap would've been fine, there really was no need for a 6 week gap at all.

[Will.]

I hope next year it launches BB launches late May, finishes early August - 8/9 weeks, 10 weeks is too long nowadays.

And theres a 3/4 week break, and CBB launches late August.

BB17 launch: Thursday 26th May
BB17 final: Thursday 28th July (65 days long)
CBB18 launch: Thursday 25th August
CBB18 final: Thursday 22nd September final

[T*]

I meant to vote yes

[Calderyon]

I hope next year it launches BB launches late May, finishes early August - 8/9 weeks, 10 weeks is too long nowadays.

And theres a 3/4 week break, and CBB launches late August.

BB17 launch: Thursday 26th June
BB17 final: Thursday 28th July (65 days long)
CBB18 launch: Thursday 25th August
CBB18 final: Thursday [B]22rd August final

This date is incorrect.

[Jason.]

I hope next year it launches BB launches late May, finishes early August - 8/9 weeks, 10 weeks is too long nowadays.

And theres a 3/4 week break, and CBB launches late August.

BB17 launch: Thursday 26th June
BB17 final: Thursday 28th July (65 days long)
CBB18 launch: Thursday 25th August
CBB18 final: Thursday 22rd August final

^ Mess, in which case means it's true knowing C5.

Next year should work like this:

CBB17 Launch - Wednesday 6th January 2016
CBB17 Final - Friday 5th February 2016
Duration = 31 Days

BB17 Launch - Wednesday 25th May 2016
BB17 Final - Friday 5th August 2016
Duration = 73 Days (10 Weeks)

CBB18 Launch - Thursday 18th August 2016
CBB18 Final - Friday 16th September 2016
Duration = 30 Days

[Will.]

^ Mess, in which case means it's true knowing C5.

Next year should work like this:

CBB17 Launch - Wednesday 6th January 2016
CBB17 Final - Friday 5th February 2016
Duration = 31 Days

BB17 Launch - Wednesday 25th May 2016
BB17 Final - Friday 5th August 2016
Duration = 73 Days (10 Weeks)

CBB18 Launch - Thursday 18th August 2016
CBB18 Final - Friday 16th September 2016
Duration = 30 Days

I meant 26th May not JUNE lol


I dont want 73 days of BB, unless it's an iconic series. Apart from that it works really well.

[Will.]

I MEANT 26th May NOT JUNE!

[Ross.]

^ Mess, in which case means it's true knowing C5.

Next year should work like this:

CBB17 Launch - Wednesday 6th January 2016
CBB17 Final - Friday 5th February 2016
Duration = 31 Days

BB17 Launch - Wednesday 25th May 2016
BB17 Final - Friday 5th August 2016
Duration = 73 Days (10 Weeks)

CBB18 Launch - Thursday 18th August 2016
CBB18 Final - Friday 16th September 2016
Duration = 30 Days

I swear you have this schedule saved somewhere and bring it up whenever these threads are made. :laugh:

[Jason.]

I dont want 73 days of BB, unless it's an iconic series. Apart from that it works really well.

Well, I can't predict the future can I? :idc: But again knowing C5 it will probably suck. But then again, BB15 was the longest C5 series :shrug:

TBH, I think 10 weeks is the perfect length for any BB series, regardless how good or bad it is. I mean I was annoyed they cut BB16 a week short because even though I didn't like it, it just looked messy with it being 66 days ending on a Thursday.

[Jason.]

I swear you have this schedule saved somewhere and bring it up whenever these threads are made. :laugh:

:joker:

No. I just remember it :hee:

And I hope it does work out like this, cause it's perf, lbr.

[Will.]

Well, I can't predict the future can I? :idc: But again knowing C5 it will probably suck. But then again, BB15 was the longest C5 series :shrug:

TBH, I think 10 weeks is the perfect length for any BB series, regardless how good or bad it is. I mean I was annoyed they cut BB16 a week short because even though I didn't like it, it just looked messy with it being 66 days ending on a Thursday.

Meh, I think 10 weeks is outdated tbh, no show is on every single night for 10 weeks, maybe 10 weeks but no episode on Saturday.

[Daniel-X]

Not fussed tbh, I wouldn't have minded it being on straight after but I'm sort of happy about the break

[Jason.]

Meh, I think 10 weeks is outdated tbh, no show is on every single night for 10 weeks, maybe 10 weeks but no episode on Saturday.

Well it is Big Brother, bare in mind.

I mean we used to have 13 week series' like 8 years ago. And it was originally meant to be the same on C5, but instead brought summer CBB so the civ series had to be cut short to make way for it.

[Jason.]

I also have my ideal and wishful 2017 schedule if anyone is interested?

[Will.]

Well it is Big Brother, bare in mind.

I mean we used to have 13 week series' like 8 years ago. And it was originally meant to be the same on C5, but instead brought summer CBB so the civ series had to be cut short to make way for it.

13 weeks would be good but not every night, it would be overkill.

[Will.]

I also have my ideal and wishful 2017 schedule if anyone is interested?

lets see it.

[Jason.]

I meant 26th May not JUNE lol


I dont want 73 days of BB, unless it's an iconic series. Apart from that it works really well.

26th June till 28th June or whatever your messed up dates were would be idea given the trash we've had over the last two years, TBH :laugh:

[Daniel-X]

Will have you ever seen a C4 BB?

[Jason.]

lets see it.

CBB19 Launch - Thursday 5th January 2017
CBB19 Final - Friday 3rd February 2017
Duration = 30 Days

BB18 Launch - Thursday 1st June 2017
BB18 Final - Friday 11th August 2017
Duration = 72 Days (10 Weeks)

I'm hoping by then summer CBB will be have been rightfully axed because the thought of being on CBB19/20 in two years time is vile. If so, maybe extend the Civvy series to 12 weeks (I have a feeling BB18 will be good). So possibly Thursday 1st June till Friday 25th August for BB? :shrug:

[Will.]

26th June till 28th June or whatever your messed up dates were would be idea given the trash we've had over the last two years, TBH :laugh:

my dates weren't that messed up:

BB17 Launch: Friday 27th May
BB17 final: Thursday 4th August
CBB18 launch: Thursday 25th August
CBB18 final: Friday 30th September

[Daniel-X]

I think they'll have to get rid of Summer CBB soon otherwise they'll be running out of celebrities willing to do it lmao we'll end up with abut six or seven reality TV rejects in one series

[Jason.]

my dates weren't that messed up:

BB17 Launch: Friday 27th May
BB17 final: Thursday 28th July.
CBB18 launch: Thursday 25th August
CBB18 final: Friday 30th September

Mines better :hee:

Cause, it ensures BB will run through the summer and finish in early August. Giving a two week break inbetween so peeps dont get bored, and it will end in mid-september so by the time cbb in jan comes, it won't feel stale.

[Will.]

Will have you ever seen a C4 BB?

yeah, Ch4 BB is good at 13 weeks, but can't imagine watching CH5 BB for 13 weeks. :laugh:

[Will.]

Mines better :hee:

Cause, it ensures BB will run through the summer and finish in early August. Giving a two week break inbetween so peeps dont get bored, and it will end in mid-september so by the time cbb in jan comes, it won't feel stale.

I prefer a few weeks break, it's ridiculous launching 3 days after. :laugh:

[Oaker]

If they do axe Summer CBB do you think they will actually extend BB's duration?

I doubt they will at this point tbh

[Jason.]

TBF, 13 weeks on C4 got stale too.

I mean as much as I enjoyed BB7 post Nikki, it still dipped in quality around Weeks 11-13.
And BB8 sucked after Week 8/10.

BB5 had the best duration at 71 days, and ended at the right time. It felt perfect.

[Daniel-X]

yeah, Ch4 BB is good at 13 weeks, but can't imagine watching CH5 BB for 13 weeks. :laugh:

Oh I was under the impression you hadn't because they're not included in your profile favourites

[Will.]

Oh I was under the impression you hadn't because they're not included in your profile favourites


only watched BB6 lol :laugh:

[Jason.]

I prefer a few weeks break, it's ridiculous launching 3 days after. :laugh:

BB17 Final: Friday 5th August 2016

CBB18 Launch: Thursday 18th August 2016

:suspect:

What did you get in your Maths GCSE again? :hehe: (joke, ilu).

[Jason.]

only watched BB6 lol :laugh:

Best series, IMO. Hence the name.

Did you enjoy it?

[Ross.]

BB17 Final: Friday 5th August 2016

CBB18 Launch: Thursday 18th August 2016

:suspect:

What did you get in your Maths GCSE again? :hehe: (joke, ilu).

Not BB6 being one of those horrid maths teachers?

[Will.]

Best series, IMO. Hence the name.

Did you enjoy it?

I enjoyed it as much as your avatar, so yes it was very good :laugh:

[Will.]

BB17 Final: Friday 5th August 2016

CBB18 Launch: Thursday 18th August 2016

:suspect:

What did you get in your Maths GCSE again? :hehe: (joke, ilu).

http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article3949778.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/Big-Brother-Day-57.jpg

[Jason.]

If they do axe Summer CBB do you think they will actually extend BB's duration?

I doubt they will at this point tbh

Well, TBH. Who knows what can happen in two years?

I mean in Sept 2013, we didn't know CBB will be amazing and BB will be awful after the good BB14.

Originally when C5 brought BB, they were only planning on buying just BB and not CBB, but they also brought CBB as the last series on C4 (CBB7) did well. It was planned to have one CBB in Jan and a 13 week BB in summer. But then they thought it would be a good idea (sack this person now) to cut the Civvy BB 3 weeks shorter and attach a summer CBB at the end of it, taking it to 13 weeks.

[Jason.]

Not BB6 being one of those horrid maths teachers?

I'm an amazing teacher. I don't give HW. Let me live :fist:

[Ashley.]

Where's the "I'm glad we had a break but the break could've been shorter" option?

[Will.]

I'm an amazing teacher. I don't give HW. Let me live :fist:

complete opposite to my maths teacher, who remembered it every soding time!

I bet you don't give it so you don't have to mark and so you can spend more time on here :laugh

[Jason.]

Where's the "I'm glad we had a break but the break could've been shorter" option?

Your neck is already short as it is http://cdn.thisisbigbrother.com/customavatars/avatar96274_2.gif :idc:

[smudgie]

Yes.
Works perfectly for holiday season, daughter came home and went back in between the shows, hubby had 18 says off and was not totally neglected.
Great to gave a bit of life back for a few weeks in the summer:blush:

[Jason.]

I bet you don't give it so you don't have to mark and so you can spend more time on here :laugh

So true :laugh:

Nah, I still do a lot of marking. Like maths papers and things, which take up time. Not to mention planning lessons too. I'm not going to be on here as much once I start work again next week.

[Jason.]

Who decides which date series launch and end the duration and things like that?

[MB.]

Honestly? I don't think there's been much of a difference. I got bored of waiting during the break and when it finally did start, I'd lost interest - the same way I'd be feeling if there'd been no break and it'd begun shortly after BB16.

[Ashley.]

Honestly? I don't think there's been much of a difference. I got bored of waiting during the break and when it finally did start, I'd lost interest - the same way I'd be feeling if there'd been no break and it'd begun shortly after BB16.

Are you looking for a "I'm glad we had a break but the break could've been shorter" button? :)