One of the most iconic TV series of the 21st century could soon be making a comeback in the UK. Big Brother is regarded by many as the original modern reality show - inspiring a new generation of TV hits from Love Island to I'm A Celebrity.
After launching in the Netherlands back in 1999, Big Brother UK arrived on Channel 4 the following year. Millions were gripped across the country as 11 housemates vied for the country's attention in a new series described as a 'social experiment'.
Big Brother immediately captured the imagination of the country, with the infamous 'Nasty' Nick Bateman shocking viewers with his scheme to manipulate contestants into nominating each other, before being rumbled by eventual winner Craig Phillips. With Davina McCall as host, and a much-loved celebrity spin-off, Big Brother brought a stream of popular - and unpopular - contestants to Channel 4 until 2010.
