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View Poll Results: Can Big Brother UK Make a Comeback on another brodcaster?
Yeah of course, it still has life in it! 25 65.79%
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Old 18-04-2010, 11:40 AM #1
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Question Can Big Brother Survive on Another Channel?

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As we prepare for the last series on Channel 4, we ask can Big Brother really survive on another channel?

Big Brother definitely hasn’t stayed out of the spotlight since it began in 2000 in a small house in Bow, East London. Whether the news be positive or negative, the show has never failed to create a stir in the media. It’s the reality show that many have loved to hate. Channel 4 announced last year that Big Brother 11 would be its last on the channel, leaving Endemol in the dark about Big Brother 12.

The show has been Channel 4’s flagship for the past ten years, bringing in some of the best ratings that the channel has seen. However in recent years, the format seems to have been neglected. Gone is the series hype with clever advertising on billboards and the 24 hour live feed; could this have really dampened the show’s future?

Endemol, the show’s producers, will be eager to find a new home for the programme once it has finished. Five and Sky ruled out taking on the reality show, but then it emerged that Five may be interested in the popular Celebrity Big Brother format. One major hurdle which Endemol face is persuading broadcasters that Big Brother still has a future. With Channel 4 neglecting the show, the show’s ratings have slid away. Some night’s only attracting a mere 2 million viewers, only a few years earlier, a highlights show may have attracted 5 or 6 million.

If Endemol could secure a deal with another channel, then perhaps the format could be saved. Being rid of the heavy restraints and budget cuts, the show could come out of the black hole that it is currently sat in. Bigger advertising campaigns would be a big element in its success, proving to the general public that Big Brother is back, bigger and better than ever. Another factor which would ultimately seal its fate would be the execution of the series; clever twists and tasks are needed to give the highlights shows a much needed boost. The housemates are also very important, gimmicks and ‘clear winners’ are no good for the show. Where have all of the ‘normal’ civilians gone?

Finally, Davina MUST stay! Big Brother isn’t Big Brother without her. The ratings would slump even further if she was to be sacked. The original format must also remain, but with decisive changes.

Big Brother could have a bright future on another broadcaster if the right changes were made and enough support was pledged by the channel to support it!

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tbh id rather it just ended
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something makes me think that you didn't write this.
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something makes me think that you didn't write this.
I didnt say I did LOL

Its from Inside Big Brother, I was posting it on here to see what others thought.
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yeah, i think [and hope] it can
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I didnt say I did LOL

Its from Inside Big Brother, I was posting it on here to see what others thought.
oh ok lol.
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No - its had its day! Nothing goes on forever!
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No - its had its day! Nothing goes on forever!
Big Brother in other countries is still going on, ours is clearly the best and the most entertaining so I dont see why it cant go on.

So BB10 went into a dark hole of 1 Million per night, but CBB7 Proved it can be good again I just hope Five dont buy Celebrity Big Brother 8 and ignore Big Brother 12
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I think it's time to let it go. It was amazing the time it lasted but it ran out its time.
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Big Brother in other countries is still going on, ours is clearly the best and the most entertaining so I dont see why it cant go on.

So BB10 went into a dark hole of 1 Million per night, but CBB7 Proved it can be good again I just hope Five dont buy Celebrity Big Brother 8 and ignore Big Brother 12
Clearly ours is not the best and most entertaining if it's still going on in other countries.
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I think it's time to let it go.
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Clearly ours is not the best and most entertaining if it's still going on in other countries.

Clearly it is.

Its just the fact C4 want to revamp their channel.

Big Brother isnt as big as it is in other countries as it is here, in America I dont even think they have BB News on their papers or anything.

In other countries its just a TV Show where as here its like a big thing every year.
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No, it's had its day
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Id rather if it wasnt continuing on C4 not go to another channel just incase it is complety killed. Its better to go off on a high on C4 and possibly return in a few years time.
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Yeah, if another channel did get it, it wouldnt be BB as you know it
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I would love it to go to another channel
but as others have said, i think if
it did, it just wouldn't be the same,
cause i think they would mess with format
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I think it needs to drop so many spin off shows. and it needs to take the contestants credit cards and charge them for food instead of depending ont asks and shopping lists.
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It can barely survive on C4. Its had its time. Let it die, and bring it back in 10yrs!
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Another factor which would ultimately seal its fate would be the execution of the series
What they actually want a housemate executed?

If you could tune in to see a housemate die for real, would you watch?

Would they get anyone volunteering to go on this if there was the possibility they might be the one executed? Would they tempt people with a larger prize fund?

I would love to see the contract that would allow that, plus they might have to film it out side of UK waters as some lawyer might object to the deliberate killing of a contestant.

Or am I being a bit obtuse here
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What they actually want a housemate executed?

If you could tune in to see a housemate die for real, would you watch?

Would they get anyone volunteering to go on this if there was the possibility they might be the one executed? Would they tempt people with a larger prize fund?

I would love to see the contract that would allow that, plus they might have to film it out side of UK waters as some lawyer might object to the deliberate killing of a contestant.

Or am I being a bit obtuse here
he meant the series getting executed not a housemate
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There IS still life in BB, I know there is. Another channel will trat it better, but it should come back in 2012 or 2013 after a 2/3 year rest IMO.

Look at all the other BBs which are controlled all by Endemol. The 10th edition of Italian BB (Grande Fratello) was the most watched series to date getting a peak of 10m in the finale and like a 60% share, with an average of 6-7m. When a few years ago (I think the 7th series) was getting less.

ITV would be the best to do it, But that wont ever happen. So either Sky1 or Five are the most possible.

Also its because i could have auditioned for a BB12 as i would be old enough, I always wanted to. Im a stable person, i wont break down with the popularity (or hatred)... because my family keeps me happy.
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Yeah Salv, thats one of the reasons I would like it to return in a few years so I could audition, if it returns next year (Too early) it could fail and the other channel would remove it and that would well and truely be the end of it and we wouldnt get a chance to audition.


Does anyone else know if theres a possibility of Channel 4 ever taking it back in a few years time?

I know for sure another channel would be intrested in picking it up 2 or 3 years down the line but what about its original home C4 actually taking it back after a break?

Would they attempt that?
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Yeah Salv, thats one of the reasons I would like it to return in a few years so I could audition, if it returns next year (Too early) it could fail and the other channel would remove it and that would well and truely be the end of it and we wouldnt get a chance to audition.


Does anyone else know if theres a possibility of Channel 4 ever taking it back in a few years time?

I know for sure another channel would be intrested in picking it up 2 or 3 years down the line but what about its original home C4 actually taking it back after a break?

Would they attempt that?

Well if all their replacement shows fail they would have to consider to have it back. The only C4 pullers at the moment are Embarassing Bodies, One Born a Minute, Location Location (and possibly CDWM).
When they are not on air, what will happen? I have read the details of the replacement shows, they look terrible. They could fail, like Unanimous did.
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I think any show has potential to live on, especially something like Big Brother because it can be quite different every year.

If it was a question of "will they get their ratings back up again", i'd say no, but i really hope that Channel 5 or someone can take the show on because i can't stand the thought of this time next year, no BB being on
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