Channel 5 has officially announced that they are bringing Big Brother back this summer in a two-year deal with production company Endemol.
The broadcaster says that an ‘all-star Celebrity’ series will air later in the year, with the regular series returning soon after. It is unclear whether the deal includes spin-offs such as Big Brother’s Little Brother.
Endemol subsidiary Initial will produce the show, with their creative director Nick Samwell-Smith and managing director Laurence Jones overseeing it alongside Channel 5′s head of factual entertainment Steven Gowans. It was previously helmed by sister division Remarkable Television.
It is set to remain at its existing home at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Herts, where the Big Brother house has been situated since 2002.
Jeff Ford, Channel 5′s director of programmes, said: “We’re hugely excited to have secured the return of Big Brother for Channel 5 which will form a key part of this year’s schedule. The series has previously captivated a decade of television viewers and we aim to bring Channel 5’s energy, optimism and vibrancy to the series.”
Tim Hincks, chief executive of Endemol UK, added: “Big Brother has a passionate and loyal fan base in the UK and I’m delighted it has found a new home on Channel 5. Ten years on it’s as potent and cutting edge as ever and it’s still one of the only truly multi-platform entertainment brands.”
Other details, such as presenters, are yet to be confirmed.
Big Brother ran for a total of ten years on Channel 4, who axed it in 2009. The format has been a massive hit globally, with a presence in 81 countries.
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Channel 5 has officially announced that they are bringing Big Brother back this summer in a two-year deal with production company Endemol.