[Marc]

Just announced on Facebook, Endemol and channel 5 have signed a deal for two more years of BB

Channel 5 sign two-year deal with Endemol UK to broadcast Big Brother
03-Apr-2012
Contact: Carly Beake 0207 436 363

Channel 5 can today announce that they have signed a new two-year deal with Initial, an Endemol company, for exclusive rights to broadcast Big Brother until the end of 2014.


The series has proven to be huge ratings hit for the channel and a firm favourite with reality TV fans. Since Big Brother’s launch on Channel 5 in 2011, five million new viewers have come to the Channel 5 family.


The launch show of Celebrity Big Brother in August 2011 was the most popular commissioned show in the channel’s 15-year history. Celebrity Big Brother has averaged three million viewers during its two runs.


While Celebrity Big Brother was on air (2011 & 2012 series), Channel 5 was the most popular commercial channel amongst young people across the 9.00pm - 11.00pm slot. .
The first ‘classic’ series of public Big Brother (September 2011) averaged 1.7m over its 10-week run, with viewing to the 9-11pm slot increasing by 54% amongst 16-34 year olds.


In addition, during the traditional summer run of Big Brother this year, Channel 5 will also be airing a second celebrity series of 2012 following the ‘classic’ series. Brian Dowling will be returning to present the main live show.


Big Brother’s spin-off show ‘Bit On the Side’ will also be returning with host Emma Willis. TV’s most iconic voiceover artist Marcus Bentley will also be returning to report on the housemates’ antics!


Internationally 25 series of Big Brother were broadcast in 87 countries in 2011 and the format continues to be a breakout hit in the major markets including the USA, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Latin America and in Central and Eastern Europe.


Jeff Ford, Director of Programmes, Channel 5 said: “We’re hugely excited to have secured the return of Big Brother for Channel 5 which will continue to form a key part our programming schedule. The show so far has captivated the energy and vibrancy of the channel and we are looking forward to continuing this successful relationship.”


Nick Samwell-Smith, Creative Director of Initial comments: "We are delighted with the success of Big Brother on Channel 5. The show continues to thrive and I'm thrilled to be renewing our partnership with the channel for another two years."


Channel 5’s Head of Factual Entertainment, Steve Gowans, will oversee the new series of Big Brother.


The series will continue to be filmed in its original home of Elstree Film Studios, produced by Endemol UK production arm Initial.

http://about.channel5.com/node/1566

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Meaning BB will be on our screens untill 2014

Link:

http://about.channel5.com/node/1566

[Kate!]

so long as the swines don't scrap normal BB in favour of Celeb, that would alienate a lot of people.

[MTVN]

At least 2 more normal series after this one then hopefully, good stuff

Brian Dowling will be returning to present the main live show

[Niamh.]

Woohoo, great news that Brian will be staying as presenter too

[Marc]

Brian

[Samuel.]

Noice.

Good news for TiBB as an active forum too.

[Black Dagger]

Good news, TIBB will remain active, because we all know deep down, it will be so ****ing quiet without it.

Shame Brian is hosting again.

[Me. I Am Salman]

BOTS is back too with Emma Willis.

[Marc]

Emma Willis is the only good thing about BB

[Me. I Am Salman]

True but cmon why did they keep Brian

[joeysteele]

This is really good news, I personally am also glad Brian will be staying as host, I like the guy.

[Maia]

I'll be able to audition!!

[Maia]

But fgs @ Brian still being host

[Flamingjoe]

Keeping Brian is a big mistake.

[Black Dagger]

Originally Posted by Mollie.

I'll be able to audition!!

OMG. Same

Not that I would, I'm a right boring twat IRL, I'd make Louise look like the best house-mate ever.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Flamingjoe

Keeping Brian is a big mistake.

You could be right
but he fits the Price.

Its a Downsized Operation now
sadly.

[Jords]

woooooo!

[King Gizzard]

Channel 4 to save us from this mess in 2015 then

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Originally Posted by Marc

Emma Willis is the only good thing about BB

Shes the only good thing about BB?

So do you not enjoy watching the main show?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by arista

You could be right
but he fits the Price.

Its a Downsized Operation now
sadly.

They could have picked Emma, they're paying her aren't they? Brian is Mr. Big Brother and he is perfect!

[King Gizzard]

Just because he's the ''ultimate housemate'' doesn't make him a good presenter

[Roy Mars III]

Emma Willis would be almost as bad as Brian

[Roy Mars III]

Originally Posted by Marc

Emma Willis is the only good thing about BB

she is far too bias towards some housemates to ever be the main presenter

[arista]

Originally Posted by Nathan

Channel 4 to save us from this mess in 2015 then

No Nat


Ch4 has Finished with Big Brother.



It could be ITV2
or Sky2
or even another deal with Ch5HD again.