Big Brother: Australia (V) (2001– )
"Big Brother" (original title)

A group of everyday, run of the mill Australians placed in a house (located at Dreamworld in sunny Queensland's Gold Coast) surrounded by cameras and microphones for 3 months to compete for a $250 000 cash prize

Stars:

Mike Goldman, Aleisha Cowcher, Zoran Vidinovski

1 win & 6 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Mike Goldman	...	Himself - Narrator (58 episodes, 2003-2008)
Aleisha Cowcher	...	Herself - Housemate (37 episodes, 2007-2008)
Zoran Vidinovski	...	Himself - Housemate (36 episodes, 2007)
Theresa-Jane Wilson	...	Herself - Housemate (36 episodes, 2007)
Hayley Luscott	...	Herself - Housemate (36 episodes, 2007)
Bodie Czeladka	...	Himself - Housemate (36 episodes, 2007)
Rebecca Dent	...	Herself - Housemate (36 episodes, 2007)
Emma Cornell	...	Herself - Housemate (36 episodes, 2007)
Demet Sahan	...	Herself - White Room Housemate (36 episodes, 2007)
Andrew Halas	...	Himself - Housemate (36 episodes, 2007)
Thomas Haynes	...	Himself - Housemate (36 episodes, 2007)
Susannah Murray	...	Herself - Housemate (36 episodes, 2007)
Joel Scalzi	...	Himself - Housemate (36 episodes, 2007)
Travis Perkins	...	Himself - Housemate (36 episodes, 2007)
Jamie McDonald	...	Himself - Housemate (35 episodes, 2007)
Kris Bentley	...	Mr. X (35 episodes, 2007)
Kate Gladman	...	Herself - Housemate (30 episodes, 2007)

Storyline

Twelve contestants, who have never met are challenged to stay in a house, cut off from any contact with the outside world for 85 days. There is a cash prize of $250,000 for the winner. The contestants are free to leave at any time, but if they do, they walk away empty-handed. Once a week the contestants nominate three members of the group for eviction, with viewers making the final decision, by way of a phone-in, of who will leave the house. Conditions inside the house are basic, but occupants earn money to supplement their rations if they all successfully complete weekly assignments, designed to test their team spirit. Over the weeks the numbers will be whittled away until eventually, one contestant will emerge victorious. In the meantime, the residents of the BIG BROTHER house have no idea of what the public thinks of them or what impact they are having on the world.

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Plot Keywords:

eviction | friendship | budget | suffering | seclusion | 

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Taglines:

Back to basics... Except for one small secret

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Genres:

Game-Show | Reality-TV

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Site [Australia]

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 April 2001 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Big Brother 2

Filming Locations:

Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Southern Star Endemol

Technical Specs

Runtime:

25 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Housemate "Bree" of Season Four, became the first person in the history of Big Brother to be wrongly evicted and allowed to re-enter the house.

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Quotes

Mike Goldman: [signing off] I've been Mike Goldman and you've been gold, man.

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Connections

Followed by The Best of Big Brother (2001)

User Reviews

Big Brother rocked my world!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big Brother was and still is the coolest show ever. I dont get into the whole reality tv show thing but there was something about this one that i just really enjoyed. I was initially impressed by the publicity that they did and that inticed me to watch it. I really fell in love with the people (even Anita and Sharna!!!) and I still feel quite sad that the show has ended. Ben so deserved to win. I thought that Blair had it in the bag but I am immensely happy that a guy as terrific as Ben did win. He is so nice and friendly!!! I really want to audition for Big Brother 2 but I wont be old enough (I will probably not even be 17 when they hold the auditions). Oh well maybe Big Brother 4!(if there is one!)But I certainly cant wait until I WATCH Big Bro 2. They will probably be a bit more concious of the cameras but you never know what will happen with Big Brother! Gretel is very good choice for a host. Not only is she pretty but she also has a good sense of humour and can control an audience. The perfect host. I had no idea that New Zealand had a differant host?! Anyway, I will finish by sayin that big brother introduced us to some wonderful crazy characters that will remain in Autralias hearts forever!!!!! Go Big Brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!