Big Brother (UK series 2)
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Big Brother 2 was broadcast in 2001 in the United Kingdom
and Ireland
as part of the Big Brother
reality television
series, in which a number of contestants live in an isolated house trying to avoid being evicted by the public with the aim of winning a large cash prize at the end of the run. It aired on Channel 4
, from 25 May 2001 to 27 July 2001, lasting 64 days. In terms of ratings, the series matched the success of the first with a series average of 4.5 million viewers.
The series saw lovebirds Paul Clarke and Helen Adams
grow close over the time they spent in the house. Their relationship helped bring in ratings, as tabloids speculated on the possibility of their indulging in sexual shenanigans in a manner similar to that seen in the show's continental equivalent.
Paul and Helen's romance wasn't the only ratings winner, the quick wit of Irish housemate Brian Dowling
became an instant hit with viewers. Brian went on to win the series, and launch a successful television career. The public's continued affection for him was illustrated by his being voted the most popular Big Brother housemate from Series 1 to 5 in 2005. In a 2006 update to this poll he had, however, fallen to fourth. Brian went on to become the first openly gay
man to present a children's television show in the UK when he joined SMTV Live
. In 2010, Brian and Amma took part in Ultimate Big Brother; Brian was a housemate, whilst Amma participated in a shopping task. Brian was named the Ultimate Housemate, after spending 18 days in the house. Brian began to present Big Brother in 2011 when the show moved to Channel 5
.
Helen and Paul, after 5 years together, have since separated, citing a lack of time apart as the reason for the breakup.
In 2009, housemate Stuart Hosking announced plans to launch "Big Brother: The Musical" in London's West End
, and was granted approval by Endemol.
Total number of votes in the final week: 7.3 million
was renovated for the second series, as there was a bigger budget. The House had mainly the same layout as the first House. The only differences were an en-suite bathroom, a den in the garden and a larger main area. The theme of the House was "Cabin Fever", with wooden walls in almost all of the House. In the garden there was a den, where housemates could go to get away from each other. Also in the garden, Big Brother hid a hot tub under a big pile of rocks, which was uncovered a few weeks into the series.
The trio were not allowed to watch the show or find out what was happening in the house until the winner of the vote entered so they were taken to Portugal
up to that point.
. Amma says she is obsessed with cooking, eating and playing with food, though custard and porridge make her cringe. Amma loves karaoke and her party trick is turning her eyelids inside out. Amma was evicted on Day 43. After leaving Big Brother Amma went back to a life outside the public eye, except for a brief acting role in the Sky One TV program Dream Team
.
She returned in 2010 for Ultimate Big Brother as part of the "Who is She?" task.
, County Kildare
, Ireland
. Before entering the Big Brother house he was a Flight attendant for Ryanair
. He "came out
" as being gay to his parents only two weeks before the competition. After Big Brother he has gone on to become a television presenter.
Brian was a contestant in the ITV reality series Hell's Kitchen during September 2007, in which he competed against other celebrities to impress celebrity chef Marco Pierre White
. Brian finished in third place. Whilst participating, he had numerous clashes with fellow contestant Jim Davidson
because of what Dowling interpreted as Davidson's homophobic slurs. Davidson was subsequently asked to leave the show as a contestant due to what ITV described as "unacceptable remarks" against Dowling.
Brian says he doesn't like vegetables, salad or anything healthy but does make "a wicked shepherd's pie
". His nickname is Bambie and is happy to describe himself as a "trolley dolly".
The Little Britain
character Daffyd Thomas, who consistently denies that other people are homosexual to get special treatment, is based on Brian.
. In 2003, he appeared in "The Office Christmas Special"
alongside Ricky Gervais
as a Blind Date contestant. In October 2008, he appeared in the E4 horror series Dead Set
, along with fellow housemate Helen, in a cameo as himself. Bubble now works as a drama teacher at Thamesview school Gravesend. He appeared on Never Mind the Buzzcocks Children in Need 2011 Special in the Identity Parade round.
In 2009, Dean reappeared on Big Brother 10 as part of a task celebrating 10 years of Big Brother. He challenged Lisa Wallace in the free-standing sugar cube task. Dean now works as an interior designer.
on relocation of animals from foot and mouth-infected areas. She was evicted on Day 63, just missing out on the final which was the next day (Day 64). Co-wrote '1001 inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World'. Elizabeth now develops ideas for TV programmes.
) describes her perfect day as having a long bath, blow-drying her hair and covering herself in glitter and fluff. She says her best qualities are being enthusiastic and chatty. Originally a hairdresser
in Classy Cutz, Newport
and part time dance instructor, Adams gained celebrity
status in the UK due to her on-screen relationship with fellow Big Brother contestant Paul Clarke — a car designer from Reading
. During their time in the Big Brother house, their relationship captivated the nation's interest, with millions of viewers tuning in to see the latest development in their soap
-like romance. Adams became notorious for her spontaneous tendency to blurt out whatever came into her head, which often tended to be bizarrely illogical and were referred to as "Helenisms" by fans and the tabloid press. Despite being the bookies' early favourite for eviction, she went on to take second place in the contest, losing out to Brian Dowling
in the final; Dowling polled 4,231,660 votes (58%) out of a total 7,255,094, while 2,680,463 viewers (37%) voted for Adams. Helen now works at a hair salon in Bristol.
and Natasha, a fiery young girl who promised "naughtiness" and other late-night antics. Josh is a fitness fanatic who says his fitness instructor is the biggest influence on his life so far.
He also admires his 89-year-old grandmother for her amazing amount of energy and zest for life.
Josh says his dream job would be an international tennis player. Josh was Evicted on Day 50. Josh now runs a property agency.
Later in interviews she has expressed her desire not just to be remembered for being in Big Brother, but prophesised that when 90 and laying on her death bed the nurse will say "You're Narinder from Big Brother Aren't you?"
In 2004 she appeared on Big Brother Panto, a Big Brother spin-off show that saw previous housemates from different series act in a play. Since then she has released her own book titled "Big Brother - The Inside Story". Narinder was evicted on Day 29. She starred in Silver Street and is now the mother of two children.
Paul says he expects to impress the girls in the house because he "can work like a dog, laugh like a hyena". Whilst in the house he started dating Helen and they carried the relationship outside of the house. However, they split up in 2006. Paul was evicted on day 57. Paul is currently (as of April 2010) working for McLaren Automotive in Woking as a CAD Engineer and is now married.
was an English teacher. Penny says she is a bit eccentric and that her ambition is to make every teenager's dream come true. She says she does not like people sniffing near her, and claims to be very clean and tidy. Penny says she likes to relax listening to music and cuddling her teddy bear. Penny was first to be evicted from the Second Series on Day 15 met by her friend Peter Masterman. She has since moved to Hastings where she works in a restaurant.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
as part of the Big Brother
Big Brother (UK)
Big Brother UK is the British version of the Dutch Big Brother television format, which takes its name from the character in George Orwell's 1948 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four...
reality television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series, in which a number of contestants live in an isolated house trying to avoid being evicted by the public with the aim of winning a large cash prize at the end of the run. It aired on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
, from 25 May 2001 to 27 July 2001, lasting 64 days. In terms of ratings, the series matched the success of the first with a series average of 4.5 million viewers.
The series saw lovebirds Paul Clarke and Helen Adams
Helen Adams
Helen Adams rose to fame in the UK when she was chosen to be a contestant on the second series of the reality television show Big Brother, in 2001.-Big Brother:...
grow close over the time they spent in the house. Their relationship helped bring in ratings, as tabloids speculated on the possibility of their indulging in sexual shenanigans in a manner similar to that seen in the show's continental equivalent.
Paul and Helen's romance wasn't the only ratings winner, the quick wit of Irish housemate Brian Dowling
Brian Dowling
Brian Patrick Robert Dowling is an Irish television presenter who rose to fame after being crowned the winner of the second series of UK reality television show Big Brother in 2001. He also won Ultimate Big Brother in 2010, making him the ultimate Big Brother housemate...
became an instant hit with viewers. Brian went on to win the series, and launch a successful television career. The public's continued affection for him was illustrated by his being voted the most popular Big Brother housemate from Series 1 to 5 in 2005. In a 2006 update to this poll he had, however, fallen to fourth. Brian went on to become the first openly gay
Gay
Gay is a word that refers to a homosexual person, especially a homosexual male. For homosexual women the specific term is "lesbian"....
man to present a children's television show in the UK when he joined SMTV Live
SMTV Live
SMTV Live , also written SM:TV Live and in early promotional material SMTV://live, was a British Saturday morning children's television programme, first broadcast on ITV on 29 August 1998 and last broadcast on 27 December 2003.On the surface, the programme did not seem to stray away from the format...
. In 2010, Brian and Amma took part in Ultimate Big Brother; Brian was a housemate, whilst Amma participated in a shopping task. Brian was named the Ultimate Housemate, after spending 18 days in the house. Brian began to present Big Brother in 2011 when the show moved to Channel 5
Channel 5
-In the Americas:*Channel 5 – Rosario, Argentine television station, founded in 1964, which broadcasts from the city of Rosario*Great Belize Television, Belize television station, known as "Channel 5", founded in 1991 and broadcasting from Belize City...
.
Helen and Paul, after 5 years together, have since separated, citing a lack of time apart as the reason for the breakup.
In 2009, housemate Stuart Hosking announced plans to launch "Big Brother: The Musical" in London's West End
West End theatre
West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres of London's 'Theatreland', the West End. Along with New York's Broadway theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English speaking...
, and was granted approval by Endemol.
Total number of votes in the final week: 7.3 million
Broadcasts
Like the first series, the show was viewed with the daily highlights shows. Series Two was also the first series to involve an interactive service, showing two live feeds, and two more with respective one and four hour time delays. This was not a 24-hour service, and the feed was stopped for a two-hour period every night, during which the show and another three programs aired. Endemol were also criticised for cutting the live feed when two intruders broke into the house on Day 39, and subsequently promised to tighten security. This series introduced the spin-off shows Big Brother's Little Brother and Big Brother Reveals More.House
The Big Brother House in BowBow, London
Bow is an area of London, England, United Kingdom in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is a built-up, mostly residential district located east of Charing Cross, and is a part of the East End.-Bridges at Bowe:...
was renovated for the second series, as there was a bigger budget. The House had mainly the same layout as the first House. The only differences were an en-suite bathroom, a den in the garden and a larger main area. The theme of the House was "Cabin Fever", with wooden walls in almost all of the House. In the garden there was a den, where housemates could go to get away from each other. Also in the garden, Big Brother hid a hot tub under a big pile of rocks, which was uncovered a few weeks into the series.
Wildcard Housemates
In a twist to the show, an 11th housemate entered the house two weeks later (Day 16) - as the result of a public vote, in which Josh Rafter was chosen out of 3 wildcard housemates as the 11th contestant. During the first week, at the end of each episode, clips were shown of all three possible housemates:- Josh, who claimed "to have made a million and then lost it";
- Anne, an older woman who promised sense and maturity in the house, and a "late night talker";
- Natasha, a fiery young girl who promised "naughtiness" and other late-night antics
The trio were not allowed to watch the show or find out what was happening in the house until the winner of the vote entered so they were taken to Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
up to that point.
Amma
Amma Antwi-Agyei, (born 1978) was a table dancer from LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. Amma says she is obsessed with cooking, eating and playing with food, though custard and porridge make her cringe. Amma loves karaoke and her party trick is turning her eyelids inside out. Amma was evicted on Day 43. After leaving Big Brother Amma went back to a life outside the public eye, except for a brief acting role in the Sky One TV program Dream Team
Dream Team (TV series)
Dream Team is a British television series produced by Hewland International which aired on Sky1 and Sky3 from 1997 to 2007; it chronicled the on-field and off-field affairs of the fictional Harchester United Football Club....
.
She returned in 2010 for Ultimate Big Brother as part of the "Who is She?" task.
Brian
Brian Patrick Robert Dowling (born 13 June 1978) was the winner of the Big Brother UK series 2. He originates from RathanganRathangan
Rathangan may refer to:*Rathangan, County Kildare*Rathangan, County Wexford...
, County Kildare
County Kildare
County Kildare is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Kildare. Kildare County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. Before entering the Big Brother house he was a Flight attendant for Ryanair
Ryanair
Ryanair is an Irish low-cost airline. Its head office is at Dublin Airport and its primary operational bases at Dublin Airport and London Stansted Airport....
. He "came out
Coming out
Coming out is a figure of speech for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people's disclosure of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity....
" as being gay to his parents only two weeks before the competition. After Big Brother he has gone on to become a television presenter.
Brian was a contestant in the ITV reality series Hell's Kitchen during September 2007, in which he competed against other celebrities to impress celebrity chef Marco Pierre White
Marco Pierre White
Marco Pierre White is a British celebrity chef, restaurateur and television personality. He is noted for his contributions to contemporary international cuisine, and his exceptional culinary skills....
. Brian finished in third place. Whilst participating, he had numerous clashes with fellow contestant Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson (comedian)
Jim Davidson OBE is a British comedian, actor and television presenter. He has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to entertainment, particularly of British service personnel in conflict zones.- Biography :The son of a Glaswegian father, Davidson was born in...
because of what Dowling interpreted as Davidson's homophobic slurs. Davidson was subsequently asked to leave the show as a contestant due to what ITV described as "unacceptable remarks" against Dowling.
Brian says he doesn't like vegetables, salad or anything healthy but does make "a wicked shepherd's pie
Shepherd's pie
Cottage pie or shepherd's pie is a meat pie with a crust of mashed potato.The term cottage pie is known to have been in use in 1791, when the potato was being introduced as an edible crop affordable for the poor Cottage pie or shepherd's pie is a meat pie with a crust of mashed potato.The term...
". His nickname is Bambie and is happy to describe himself as a "trolley dolly".
The Little Britain
Little Britain
Little Britain is a British character-based comedy sketch show which was first broadcast on BBC radio and then turned into a television show. It was written by comic duo David Walliams and Matt Lucas...
character Daffyd Thomas, who consistently denies that other people are homosexual to get special treatment, is based on Brian.
Bubble
Paul "Bubble" Ferguson (born 1977) from Surrey entered the Big Brother house at the age of 24, previously being a Warehouse Operative. Bubble is a huge fan of Chelsea Football Club. When he's not busy working, Bubble spends his time running around after his daughter Bryony and her hamster Pookiebaby. He loves curry, but hates peas after a childhood force-feeding peas incident. He used to run a nightclub and said he was very proud that on his last day at work all the staff wore black arm bands. He was evicted on Day 36.In 2002 he released a single, "Standing Tall", which also featured fellow contestant, Dean. The single charted at a very low Number 99 in the UK Singles ChartUK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. In 2003, he appeared in "The Office Christmas Special"
The Office (UK TV series)
The Office is a British sitcom television series that was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 9 July 2001. Created, written, and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the programme is about the day-to-day lives of office employees in the Slough branch of the fictitious...
alongside Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Dene Gervais is an English comedian, actor, director, radio presenter, producer, musician, and writer.Gervais achieved mainstream fame with his television series The Office and the subsequent series Extras, both of which he co-wrote and co-directed with friend and frequent collaborator...
as a Blind Date contestant. In October 2008, he appeared in the E4 horror series Dead Set
Dead Set (TV series)
Dead Set is a critically acclaimed BAFTA-nominated horror drama created by English writer Charlie Brooker.The series takes place primarily on the set of a fictional season of the real television show Big Brother...
, along with fellow housemate Helen, in a cameo as himself. Bubble now works as a drama teacher at Thamesview school Gravesend. He appeared on Never Mind the Buzzcocks Children in Need 2011 Special in the Identity Parade round.
Dean
Dean O'Loughlin (born 1964) ranks football and sex as his favourite things. He says his biggest achievement was performing on acoustic guitar to a crowd in New York at an open-mic night where he "brought the house down". Dean is a member of both Greenpeace and Amnesty. He came in 3rd place, losing out to Helen and Brian. After leaving the house Dean and fellow housemate Stuart formed the company Z List Ltd, which produces the Tea Bag Bin. In 2004 Dean released the book he has written about his Big Brother experience: 'Living in the Box ; An Adventure Inside Reality TV', and recently Dean announced that he was recording an album in New York. While in the house Dean broke a world record for the highest free-standing sugar cube tower.In 2009, Dean reappeared on Big Brother 10 as part of a task celebrating 10 years of Big Brother. He challenged Lisa Wallace in the free-standing sugar cube task. Dean now works as an interior designer.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Woodcock (born 1974) from Cumbria was a website designer. Elizabeth loves avocados but hates smoking. Her favourite movies include Easy Rider and Dangerous Liaisons. Elizabeth adores animals and said she would miss her dog Billy while she's in the house. Elizabeth is a horse fanatic who has worked with MAFFMinistry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food was a United Kingdom government department created by the Board of Agriculture Act 1889 and at that time called the Board of Agriculture, and then from 1903 the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, and from 1919 the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries...
on relocation of animals from foot and mouth-infected areas. She was evicted on Day 63, just missing out on the final which was the next day (Day 64). Co-wrote '1001 inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World'. Elizabeth now develops ideas for TV programmes.
Helen
Helen Adams (born 30 May 1978, CwmbranCwmbran
Cwmbrân is a new town in Wales. Today forming part of the county borough of Torfaen and lying within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire, Cwmbrân was established in 1949 to provide new employment opportunities in the south eastern portion of the South Wales Coalfield. Cwmbrân means Crow...
) describes her perfect day as having a long bath, blow-drying her hair and covering herself in glitter and fluff. She says her best qualities are being enthusiastic and chatty. Originally a hairdresser
Hairdresser
Hairdresser is a term referring to anyone whose occupation is to cut or style hair in order to change or maintain a person's image. This is achieved using a combination of hair coloring, haircutting, and hair texturing techniques...
in Classy Cutz, Newport
Newport
Newport is a city and unitary authority area in Wales. Standing on the banks of the River Usk, it is located about east of Cardiff and is the largest urban area within the historic county boundaries of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent...
and part time dance instructor, Adams gained celebrity
Celebrity
A celebrity, also referred to as a celeb in popular culture, is a person who has a prominent profile and commands a great degree of public fascination and influence in day-to-day media...
status in the UK due to her on-screen relationship with fellow Big Brother contestant Paul Clarke — a car designer from Reading
Reading, Berkshire
Reading is a large town and unitary authority area in England. It is located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, and on both the Great Western Main Line railway and the M4 motorway, some west of London....
. During their time in the Big Brother house, their relationship captivated the nation's interest, with millions of viewers tuning in to see the latest development in their soap
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
-like romance. Adams became notorious for her spontaneous tendency to blurt out whatever came into her head, which often tended to be bizarrely illogical and were referred to as "Helenisms" by fans and the tabloid press. Despite being the bookies' early favourite for eviction, she went on to take second place in the contest, losing out to Brian Dowling
Brian Dowling
Brian Patrick Robert Dowling is an Irish television presenter who rose to fame after being crowned the winner of the second series of UK reality television show Big Brother in 2001. He also won Ultimate Big Brother in 2010, making him the ultimate Big Brother housemate...
in the final; Dowling polled 4,231,660 votes (58%) out of a total 7,255,094, while 2,680,463 viewers (37%) voted for Adams. Helen now works at a hair salon in Bristol.
Josh
Josh Rafter (born 1969) was a property manager. Josh was voted into the house on Day 16 by the public. He was one of three contenders with the opportunity to become a housemate along with Anne, an older woman who promised sense and maturity in the house, and a "late night talker"and Natasha, a fiery young girl who promised "naughtiness" and other late-night antics. Josh is a fitness fanatic who says his fitness instructor is the biggest influence on his life so far.
He also admires his 89-year-old grandmother for her amazing amount of energy and zest for life.
Josh says his dream job would be an international tennis player. Josh was Evicted on Day 50. Josh now runs a property agency.
Narinder
Narinder Kaur (born 1973) from Leicester was a Medical Rep. Narinder decided to take part in Big Brother because she wants to entertain Britain for 10 weeks. Shortly after Big Brother she appeared on a UK late night Asian Pop Culture TV Program and when asked if she was set for World Stardom, she replied, "I need to conquer Britain First!"Later in interviews she has expressed her desire not just to be remembered for being in Big Brother, but prophesised that when 90 and laying on her death bed the nurse will say "You're Narinder from Big Brother Aren't you?"
In 2004 she appeared on Big Brother Panto, a Big Brother spin-off show that saw previous housemates from different series act in a play. Since then she has released her own book titled "Big Brother - The Inside Story". Narinder was evicted on Day 29. She starred in Silver Street and is now the mother of two children.
Paul
Paul Clarke (born 1976) from Reading was a CAD Designer. Paul describes himself as a modern man who never forgets his moisturiser and his mirror. He says his biggest worry is impending flabbiness because there is no gym in the Big Brother House. Paul dislikes people who pick their nose in traffic, tomatoes and classical opera.Paul says he expects to impress the girls in the house because he "can work like a dog, laugh like a hyena". Whilst in the house he started dating Helen and they carried the relationship outside of the house. However, they split up in 2006. Paul was evicted on day 57. Paul is currently (as of April 2010) working for McLaren Automotive in Woking as a CAD Engineer and is now married.
Penny
Penny Ellis (born 1968) from LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
was an English teacher. Penny says she is a bit eccentric and that her ambition is to make every teenager's dream come true. She says she does not like people sniffing near her, and claims to be very clean and tidy. Penny says she likes to relax listening to music and cuddling her teddy bear. Penny was first to be evicted from the Second Series on Day 15 met by her friend Peter Masterman. She has since moved to Hastings where she works in a restaurant.
Stuart
Stuart Hosking (born 1965) from Oxfordshire was a Director of a Communications Company. Stuart describes himself as a highly confident and articulate person whose passions are fast cars and foie gras. He says he has an aversion to Anne Robinson and he likes to think of himself as Mr Perfect. Stuart says he'll miss his wife's cooking and Indian takeaways the most while he's in the house. Stuart was evicted on Day 22. Since leaving the house Stuart and fellow housemate Dean formed the company Z List Ltd, which produces the Tea Bag Bin www.teabagbin.com and is going strong. Stuart continues to work in media and has been in talks with Endemol and Andrew Lloyds Webbers Really Useful company, to direct a West End Big Brother musical once the program finishes airing.Weekly Summary
| Week 1 | Entrances | Bubble, Amma, Helen, Narinder, Stuart, Dean, Brian, Penny, Paul and Elizabeth entered the House on Day 1. |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks | The housemates’ first weekly task was to keep a fire burning in the garden for 120 hours straight. Two people had to be manning the fire at all times. Housemates failed this task, as Helen was left alone manning the fire during the task. |
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| Week 2 | Tasks | The task for this week was to learn first-aid. The housemates had to treat injured “people” on the assessment day. Housemates passed this task. |
| Exits | Penny became the first housemate to be evicted on Day 15. |
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| Week 3 | Entrances | Josh entered the House on Day 16. |
| Tasks | The weekly task was for housemates to pair up and learn 10 facts about each other. The housemates passed this task, as only Josh failed his part of the task. |
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| Exits | Stuart was evicted on Day 22. |
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| Week 4 | Tasks | The fourth weekly task was for housemates to adopt an individual dance and perform it on request from Big Brother at anytime between 8am and 2am for 5 days. The housemates failed this task when Josh was not on the platform on time during a group dance. |
| Exits | Narinder was evicted on Day 29. |
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| Week 5 | Tasks | The weekly task of Week 5 was for housemates to attempt to set new Guinness World Records. The housemates passed this task because Dean had set the record for the highest sugar cube tower. |
| Exits | Bubble was evicted on Day 36. |
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| Week 6 | Tasks |
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| Exits |
Amma was evicted on Day 43. |
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| Week 7 | Tasks | The task was for housemate’s to dismantle a drum kit, move it over an obstacle course and then re-assemble it in 8 and a quarter minutes. Housemates passed this task, doing it in 8 minutes and 1 second. |
| Exits | Josh was evicted on Day 50. |
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| Week 8 | Tasks | The eighth weekly task was for housemates to take part in playground games. They had to do skipping, ride a pogo stick, hula-hoop and space hopper. Housemates had six minutes to complete the task. They failed the task, taking nine minutes. |
| Exits | Paul was evicted on Day 57. |
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| Week 9 | Tasks | The last task was for housemates to make papier mache models of each other. |
| Exits | Elizabeth was evicted in fourth place on Day 63. Dean and Helen left in third and second place respectively on Day 64 and Brian left as the winner of Big Brother 2001. |
Nominations table
| Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 | Final Week 9 |
Nominations received | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian | Helen, Elizabeth |
Stuart, Helen |
Paul, Amma |
Paul, Amma |
Paul, Amma |
Paul, Josh |
Paul, Helen |
Winner (Day 64) |
8 | |
| Helen | Bubble, Narinder |
Narinder, Bubble |
Brian, Narinder |
Bubble, Brian |
Josh, Dean |
Dean, Josh |
Dean, Elizabeth |
Runner-Up (Day 64) |
16 | |
| Dean | Narinder, Penny |
Narinder, Paul |
Paul, Narinder |
Paul, Helen |
Paul, Amma |
Helen, Josh |
Paul, Helen |
Third Place (Day 64) |
4 | |
| Elizabeth | Penny, Helen |
Paul, Stuart |
Narinder, Paul |
Paul, Brian |
Paul, Helen |
Paul, Helen |
Paul, Helen |
Evicted (Day 63) |
4 | |
| Paul | Amma, Helen |
Amma, Bubble |
Brian, Bubble |
Amma, Bubble |
Amma, Elizabeth |
Brian, Josh |
Brian, Elizabeth |
Evicted (Day 57) |
25 | |
| Josh | Not in house |
Exempt | Narinder, Bubble |
Paul, Bubble |
Amma, Brian |
Brian, Helen |
Evicted (Day 50) |
8 | ||
| Amma | Paul, Penny |
Paul, Stuart |
Narinder, Paul |
Paul, Dean |
Paul, Josh |
Evicted (Day 43) |
12 | |||
| Bubble | Paul, Penny |
Paul, Helen |
Narinder, Josh |
Paul, Josh |
Evicted (Day 36) |
10 | ||||
| Narinder | Helen, Bubble |
Stuart, Helen |
Amma, Bubble |
Evicted (Day 29) |
12 | |||||
| Stuart | Penny, Narinder |
Amma, Narinder |
Evicted (Day 22) |
4 | ||||||
| Penny | Helen, Amma |
Evicted (Day 15) |
5 | |||||||
| Against public vote |
Helen, Penny |
Paul, Stuart |
Narinder, Paul |
Bubble, Paul |
Amma, Paul |
Helen, Josh |
Helen, Paul |
Brian, Dean, Elizabeth, Helen |
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| Evicted | Penny 58% to evict |
Stuart 86% to evict |
Narinder 62% to evict |
Bubble 53% to evict |
Amma 64% to evict |
Josh 84% to evict |
Paul 84% to evict |
Elizabeth 2% (out of 4) |
Dean 5% |
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| Helen 39% (out of 2) |
Brian 61% to win |
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External links
- Big Brother - Series 2 at Channel4.com