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Rewatch Big Brother 2003 YouTube stream (Aug 15-17 + 22-24)
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As they shouldn't have. It was awful. This a VHS transfer and is a million times better than the upscaled one they streamed in the marathon, which made everyone's eyes look like Simpsons characters.
absolutely. What an odd decision.
The 2003 finale was probably the peak of Gretel's genuine happiness across all her BB series with Reggie and Chrissie as the final two and then Reggie winning. I remember following the leadup to the season here on BBB and the daily updates back when it first aired and it felt like such a good season overall even back then. The season launch episode is probably my favourite BB episode of all.
After Vincent left at final 5 there was really no conflict whatsoever, even with Anouska still in the house, so the daily shows didn't have many new storylines to show. They were fortunate to have two stellar housemates in Reggie and Chrissie to keep things mildly interesting for those weeks but I can see why they moved towards more events and speeding up the endgame in future years.
After Vincent left at final 5 there was really no conflict whatsoever, even with Anouska still in the house, so the daily shows didn't have many new storylines to show. They were fortunate to have two stellar housemates in Reggie and Chrissie to keep things mildly interesting for those weeks but I can see why they moved towards more events and speeding up the endgame in future years.
RandomMacFive
Living in the round house
Anyone know why The Insider Ep 4 is missing? None of the other insider episodes are missing.
UnderTheRadar
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Currently re-watching this series on YouTube as I didn't catch it on the stream back in August.
Despite watching it back when it originally aired in 2003, there's so much I don't remember about it, so it's been good to get a refresher.
I'm up to week 11, which is at a time where BBUK's Anouska enters the house for a week. I've been reading up and apparently this was part of a housemate exchange which, in addition to a BB Africa housemate entering the BBUK house, was meant to see BBAU's Jo also enter the BBUK house, but this never eventuated. Did the reason this never eventuated ever come out? Part of me suspects maybe her then-boyfriend, Tim, after seeing how she acted in the AU house, was opposed to the idea, but then I doubt he'd have that much power, either, so I'm guessing there was more to it, but I can't seem to find anything online.
Despite watching it back when it originally aired in 2003, there's so much I don't remember about it, so it's been good to get a refresher.
I'm up to week 11, which is at a time where BBUK's Anouska enters the house for a week. I've been reading up and apparently this was part of a housemate exchange which, in addition to a BB Africa housemate entering the BBUK house, was meant to see BBAU's Jo also enter the BBUK house, but this never eventuated. Did the reason this never eventuated ever come out? Part of me suspects maybe her then-boyfriend, Tim, after seeing how she acted in the AU house, was opposed to the idea, but then I doubt he'd have that much power, either, so I'm guessing there was more to it, but I can't seem to find anything online.
RandomMacFive
Living in the round house
I finished watching the 2003 season last night and I actually got quite emotional seeing Reggie win. Gretel did a great job hosting that season.
UnderTheRadar
Well-Known Member
I finished my re-watch of 2003 a couple of weeks ago. (I then went on to my first watch of 2013 and 2014, which I now regret immensely, but that's a story for another time.)
You could tell Gretel was so happy to announce Reggie as the winner. I truly feel 2001 to 2003 were Gretel's best years as BB host. From 2004 onward, you could see the novelty wearing off for her with each passing live show.
I enjoyed 2003. The producers clearly wanted to explore new depths as to what they could do with the show, and they definitely achieved that. The cast save for a few exceptions (Ben, Carlo, Saxon), was great. If I had to pick a negative, I would say it was that Insider show they did on Friday nights, hosted by Tim Ferguson with people from various media outlets on the panel each week. I just didn't really feel it added to anything, but they're easily skipped in any re-watch.
RandomMacFive
Living in the round house
Now that I have finished watching 2003, whats the next best season to binge?
Will McDougle
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I personally love 2005, and having watched 2006 for the first time a couple months ago, loved 2006 as well!
UnderTheRadar
Well-Known Member
I'll second 2006. I enjoyed that one a lot. 2007 was also enjoyable.
The beauty of 2005, 2006 and 2007 is that they each went for 100 days, so there's a lot to get your teeth stuck into.
jessy_girl
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I always felt 2006 was one of my favourite‘s but 2007 landed much better on the streams last year. I’d go with 07 but it’s very “final” to me being the last of everything good.