There was a reason that I asked this question three years ago, but forgot to get to the point! It's because my Uncle gave me a teddy which he bought from a Big Brother auction way back when BB2 had just closed.
He was obsessed with Big Brother and particularly fond of Brian Dowling.
I think it is the genuine article, I was told by my Mum that he did have paperwork for it at one point, although I don't have that myself.
What do you think?