Big Brother is a reality television franchise where a group of people live together in a large house, isolated from the outside world. They are continuously watched by television cameras. Each series lasts for around three months, with 12-14 contestants entering the house. In order to win the final cash prize, all the contestants have to do is survive periodic evictions and be the last one standing. The idea for Big Brother is said to have come during a brainstorm session at the Dutch based international television production firm Endemol, on 4 September 1997. The first ever version of Big... Brother was broadcast in 1999 on Veronica TV channel in the Netherlands. Since then the format has become a worldwide TV franchise, airing in many countries in varying adaptations. Today the series is produced by Miller-Boyett productions, in association with Lorimar television distribution. Although each country has made its own adaptations and changes to the format the contestants are confined to a specially designed house where their every action is recorded by cameras and microphones at all times and they are not permitted any contact with the outside world.
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