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Big Brother was the TV event of 2000. The set-up--put 10 members of the public in a specially constructed house, keep them under 24-hour surveillance and watch them sweat out the weekly evictions of one of their number, voted by us, the public--was derived from a hugely successful Dutch programme, and gripping, unmissable stuff it proved to be over here, too. Because you already know the outcome--and if you don't, where were you last summer--the game-show aspect of the programme doesn't really work on DVD or video. But that was never really the point. It was the personalities involved that made the show such compulsive viewing, and they remain as lively as ever.
On Big Brother--Uncut and the DVD To add some spice, Channel 4 have included scenes that were "too hot" for television: when Nicola decides to do some nude body painting, we see a bit more flesh now; some of the conversations between the contestants are a bit saucier than the original broadcast versions; and there are some hilarious close-ups of a few of the housemates picking their nose. But the best thing about Big Brother: Uncut is what made the whole show such big news in the first place: Nasty Nick's downfall, here played out in all its excruciating detail.
Given what we know about him, it's fun to see Nick try his hand at some team-building exercises the producers designed to select the 10 contestants before the programme aired. This scene is also included on "Inside Big Brother", a making-of documentary accompanying "Big Brother: Uncut". Made while the Big Brother show was still being broadcast, there's an agreeable urgency to this programme. The Channel 4 producers interviewed here seem a little bewildered by the show's success. John Del Mol, the co-creator of the Dutch show, hazards a guess that the British show was such a hit because it was so well cast, and there's a fascinating look into the design of the house--"penal chic" was the effect they were after. Also included in this package are profiles of the various contestants, but these feel a little redundant, if only because, over the course of the show, we learn a lot more about the housemates than what's on these skimpy resumes. The profiles do, however, tell us that most of the contestants harbour show-biz ambitions. Now, why is that not a surprise? --Edward Lawrenson
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is a highly enjoyable video, make no mistake. It covers a wide selection of the highs and lows from the unique series, and throws them together in a non-stop montage. By nature of the title 'Big Brother Uncut', there is a concentration on nudity and swearing, which are interesting in order to judge just how much Channel 4 trimmed out for initial transmission. The video covers a wide variety of themes,and jumps across the series with a great selection of highlights. It hits its peak (unsurprisingly) with the rumbling and eviction of Nick. (Am I alone in feeling sorry for the guy?) There are only two disappointments with the tape: 1. It's not on DVD. Come on, this was a series which saw the internet reborn in this country - Why not produce a recording of a higher technological quality. 2. It's not at least twice the length. The final section (Eviction) is far too quick, and leaves you highly frustrated at the wasted potential of the exercise. There is so much more which could be done to record the success of such a brilliant TV phenomenon. Let's hope there is a follow-up of much greater depth (and on DVD). On the bright side, however, it is hugely entertaining, and that alone warrants the star rating, but the series needs (and deserves) more.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Gripped as I was watching each episode, the video came as a bit of a disappointment - few noteworthy additions and rushed in places to allow Nick's downfall to eat into one-third of the playing time. Whilst this was undoubtedly the moment when the viewing figures took off, more emphasis on lighter moments and "gaffs" might have proved fruitful. Interviews with the housemates after the event to gain insight into their individual experiences might also have been interesting. The list could go on!
On a positive note, it was pleasing to see that the producers resisted any urges they might have had to degrade the housemates too much - living in such an environment takes some bottle. A slightly extended look at Darren's verbal onslaught was also interesting.
Worth the money? Just.
Format:VHS Tape
I'm a MASSIVE fan of Big Brother and I looked forward to the video. When I got it, it was, how can I put this, all right. There isn't a section on the tasks which I was surpised by and the evictions and contenstants sections were very rushed and I would have liked more on those and less of Nicks downfall, which we've all seen a million times and could probably recite by heart. Also there wasn't enough Anna. Apart from the bit in the diary room where she and Mel are flirting with BB...No bomb incident...Basically, if you're looking for a Nick highlights tape with more dangly bits, this is the video for you. But I'm not sorry I bought it. It's a lasting memory of last summer.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Big Brother 1 Rocks
When they say the first film is always the best well I think the same with Big Bro, I loved watching it from day 1 and still like to watch the video. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2004 by "eleqk"
excellent
this video is extremely good,as it shows you the best (and worst) bits of BIG BROTHER. You may not remember the first week, or may not have even been watching it, and if that's the... Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2001
HAH!
Laughable! This is hardly the 'saucy' material, it is actually the stuff they left out cos of its uninteresting nature! Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2001 by the treepster
Just like marmite. You either love them or hate them!
Following the success of the "cult" documentary tracking the trials and tribulations of the randomly, if not hand picked group, this insight reveals many never seen... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2000
If you thought you had seen it all. Think again
I was initially sceptical of Big Brother, but like most people I got hooked. I always wondered what they "cut out" and now I know. Noes picking, bathroom scenes... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2000 by richard.walker@redhotant.com
A real eye opener !!!
After watching every show aired, I thought there was nothing new I could see. Boy, I was wrong. This video is the real "fly on the wall" I wanted to be throughout the... Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2000
Overly dissapointing
When we hear of a Big Brother video, we expect something big. And with a name like Big Brother Uncut, surely it must be brilliant. Well, the answer is no. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2000
Brilliant!!
This is a must have for the big brother fan (including me!) It puts what inside the house was like to a full stop. 5 stars!
Published on 22 Oct 2000 by Jackie
Not alot of unseen footage
Well, all I can say is that I was a little dissapointed when I finally watched it, because there was very little footage in it that I hadn't already seen and that hadn't been... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2000
Big Brother-The Inside story
Big Bro- the inside story, Well where shall I start?. Full of 'the bits you didn't see on tv'. This video is one of the best bits of entertaiment I have seen in a long long time. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2000
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