The Friday Night Project, an episode of Doctor Who ("Bad Wolf"), and Extras. The Ben Elton novel Dead Famous, published in 2001, is a murder-mystery novel in a setting similar to that of Big Brother. In October 2008, E4 aired the horror series Dead Set which was set during a fictional series of Big Brother. The series featured numerous former housemates, as well as presenter Davina McCall in various roles throughout the series. Series details and viewership Sponsorships Channel 4 (2000–2010) Channel 5 (2011–2018) ITV2 (2023) In 2002 BT Cellnet changed its name to O2, the sponsor is therefore the same as the previous series The cost of this sponsorship was £2.5 million Although the change of the name of the sponsor, it is still the same company and the same sponsor adverts were used This sponsorship is only shown after 9.00pm Controversies and criticism Since its inception, Big Brother has come under fire for reports of bullying, racism, rigging, and the physical and mental strain of appearing on the series. Awards and nominations See also Big Brother franchise List of Big Brother housemates Footnotes External links Big Brother at Channel5.com (inactive) Big Brother at Channel4.com (inactive) 2000 British television series debuts 2000s British reality television series 2010s British reality television series BAFTA winners (television series) British television series based on Dutch television series British television series revived after cancellation Cultural history of the United Kingdom English-language television shows Television series by Endemol Television shows filmed in England Television shows shot at Elstree Film Studios