Big Brother spawned Nasty Nick, Jade Goody and even George Galloway in a lycra catsuit. Now the show, that has fascinated and appalled viewers in equal measure, is to be axed.
The show sparked a national obsession with reality television when it was first launched in Britain in 2000, but in recent years its ratings have waned.
Channel 4 has confirmed next year's season will be the show's last.
David Sillito reports.
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