Big Brother 2002, also known as Big Brother 3, was the third series of the British reality television series Big Brother. It is based upon the Netherlands series of the same name, which gained notoriety in 1999 and 2000. The series premiered on Channel 4 on 24 May 2002 and lasted nine weeks until the live finale on 26 July 2002. The third edition saw a ratings increase for the series. The finale had a total of 10 million viewers which is not only the most watched episode of Big Brother to date but, based on Live +7 data supplied by BARB, is Channel 4's most watched broadcast since the channel's inception in 1982. In total, over 8.6 million votes were cast to determine the winner of the series. In terms of average viewers, Big Brother 3 is the highest rated series of the show to date, averaging 5.9 million viewers throughout the whole season. It is one of only two seasons of the main series to have over five million average viewers. More than 150,000 viewers applied to be on this season, more than double the amount of applicants from the previous edition. Davina McCall returned as host. This series saw a number of changes and a number of firsts which would continue in future series: it was the first series to be filmed at Elstree Studios, where it still operates as of 2013, interviews with the housemates took place inside the George Lucas Stage and remained here until Ultimate Big Brother in 2010. It was the first and only series to issue a 'three strikes and you're out' form of disciplinary, all succeeding series have simply issued formal warnings to a housemate who breaks the rules. Big Brother 3 also started the eviction process not being limited to housemate nominations, in Week 1, the public made the nominations and the housemates made the final decision on who would go, in Week 7, two housemates faced eviction simply for being given video messages from home, future series also began experimenting with the eviction process. The first eviction took place a week earlier than the previous two series', rather than wait two weeks to evict a housemate, the first eviction took place just one week after the housemates entered, evictions in the first week have since become common in subsequent seasons. It was the first non-celebrity series to feature a Live Launch Show - although the previous celebrity series featured one. Previously, 10 housemates would enter the house on Day 1, usually with one other housemate arriving later on in the series, Big Brother 3, saw the arrival of 12 housemates on launch night, two housemates left the house voluntarily - this was the first time this happened, but quitting has become more common over the years - both were replaced by standby contestants, making it the first time to feature more than one non-original housemate, again late entry housemates have become more common in subsequent series. Big Brother 3 saw the house divided into 'Rich/Poor' for four weeks, a live task broadcast on Saturday nights would determine which side the housemates would end up living for the week. The Rich/Poor divide was not used again until the ninth series in 2008, where it was renamed Heaven/Hell.

Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1 - The New Housemates Live Arrival

12 new contestants enter a brand new house for the first time. There are a few refinements to the rules. Official warnings will be given to any contestant deemed breaking the house regulations. Three strikes and they're out of the house, plus personal belongings such as books and musical instruments now have to be earned. The new housemates are: Alex, Jonny, Lee, PJ, Sandy, Spencer, Adele, Alison, Jade, Kate, Lynne and Sunita. Air Date : 24th-May-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 2 - Day 1/2 Highlights

Big Brother 3 begins with the first of many daily shows taking a look at how the housemates have been getting along. Psychologists have a look and evaluate the new contestants. Air Date : 26th-May-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 3 - Day 3 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. Episode includes the ""Miss Big Brother"" paegant. Air Date : 27th-May-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 4 - Day 4 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. In tonights show the housemates start speculating about who everyone fancies. Alex admits to being attracted to Kate, But Spencer remains tight lipped about who he has his eye on. Sunita is feeling low and chats to Big Brother about how she is considering walking. Air Date : 28th-May-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 5 - Day 5 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. An innocent game of truth or dare gets out of hand, with a few shocking revelations and even more shocking dares. PJ and Lynne begin to wind each other up and exchange harsh words. Air Date : 29th-May-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 6 - Day 6 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. 25-Year old Barrister Sunita admits defeat and asks Big Brother to leave. The housemates are all shocked when she tells them, particually Jade. Air Date : 30th-May-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 7 - LIVE Show: Day 7 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. Tonight's episode looks at the events leading up to Sunita's decision to leave the house after just 7 days and her departure. Air Date : 31st-May-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 8 - LIVE Show: Eviction

They had been told to expect the unexpected and sure enough Big Brother stayed true to his word. After all 12 contestants entered the house the voting lines were opened and viewers were encouraged to vote out the contestant they wanted to leave. Although unlike most evictions, the public didn't have the last word, the housemates did with the two people with most votes being up for eviction the housemates must choose which of the two would go. Tonight's episode saw the housemates evict Lynne over Jade. In the later edition of the show we saw Lynne evicted. The awaiting crowed outside booed and hissed at her as she made her way to the studio, where she gave a frank interview about who she got on mist well with, who she didn't and how she feels about being the first contestant to be voted out of the most infamous house in Britain. Air Date : 31st-May-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 9 - LIVE Task

The first of nine weekly shows taking a look at how the contestants get on when put to the test with thier weekly task - live. The housemates must gamble 10%-90% of thier weekly shopping budget on a series of general knowledge questions. Air Date : 1st-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 10 - Day 8/9 Highlights

The first of nine weekly shows in which psychologists analyse the contestants behaviour. In this weeks show the experts take a look at the role Jade is playing in the house, and how she survived Eviction on Friday. Adele and Lee are also in the spotlight as the experts talk about their relationship in the house. Air Date : 2nd-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 11 - Day 10 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. In todays episode we see the new arrival - Sophie settle in to the house. The housemates also complete their weekly shopping list and splash out with the £400 they earned from Saturdays task. Air Date : 3rd-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 12 - Day 11 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. In tonight's edition we see the first nomination process and the telephone lines are opened at the end of the show to the viewing public. Adele voted for: Alison and Kate Alex voted for: Jonny and Alison Alison voted for: Alex and Sandy Jade voted for: Jonny and Alex Jonny voted for: Alex and Sandy Kate voted for: Alex and Sandy Lee voted for: Kate and Jade PJ voted for: Alex and Sandy Sandy voted for: Jonny and Alison Spencer voted for: Alison and Alex Newcomer Sophie was exempt from the nomination process as she has only been in the house for one day. Air Date : 4th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 13 - Day 12 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. The housemates are told who is up for eviction on Friday, with gasps of shock from the contestants since nobody was expecting Alison to be on the hit list. Later, Alison breaks the outdoor table in a comical fashion while trying desperately to catch a glimpse of the outside world. The laughter continues when Jade falls over repeatedly while on a jog leaded by Alison and Kate. Air Date : 5th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 14 - Day 13 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. Jade's Birthday is celebrated by a school disco with music, uniforms and decorations supplies by big brother. The party leaves Alex's gender in question. Air Date : 6th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 15 - LIVE Show: Day 14 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. Alex launches an attack on everyone in the house - but it backfires on him and even some of his ex-buddies begin to dislike him. All three nominees prepare for the eviction voting results tomorrow night. Air Date : 7th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 16 - LIVE Show: Eviction

Its the second eviction of Big Brother 2002 and things are already hotting up. The Big Brother phone lines are jammed, as thousands of fans try to get their votes in before the lines close and this week every vote really does count. Alex has most votes all week but the gap is constantly closing and Alison is on the verge of losing her place in the house. In a result that shocked even Big Brother officials, Alison is evicted by the public. Alex had most votes all week but in the last few minutes Alison haters phones their votes in and got their way - just. An hour later she left the house to a crowed that was unrecognisable from last weeks harsh crowed who had booed at Lynne as she left. Cheers, Chants and Banners all in support of Alison greeted her back into the real world. Her interview with Davina revealed who she wants to win and who she wants out next. Air Date : 7th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 17 - LIVE Task

Live Coverage From The House At Elstree. Housemates Attempt Their Weekly Task To A Live Audience. Air Date : 8th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 18 - Day 15/16 Highlights

The first of nine weekly shows in which psychologists analyse the contestants behaviour. In this weeks show the experts take a look at how the contestants react around the nomination process. Air Date : 9th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 19 - Day 17 Highlights

An Update From The House. Air Date : 10th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 20 - Day 18 Highlights

Its Week Three and the third round of nominations. In tonight's edition of the show, we see all of the contestants making their choices and revealing who they most want to leave the house on Friday. Lee and Jonny are facing eviction this week. Air Date : 11th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 21 - Day 19 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. The results of the Week Three nominations are revealed to the contestants. Air Date : 12th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 22 - Day 20 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. Sandy escapes from the big brother house by climbing onto the roof. A new replacement arrives soon. Air Date : 13th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 23 - LIVE Show: Day 21 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. The contestants continue life in the house without Sandy. To celebrate his time in the house, all contestants are set a task to circle the pool continuously for a set amount of time, as Sandy did every morning! Air Date : 14th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 24 - LIVE Show: Eviction

Despite events surrounding Sandy's escape from the house, the game must go on and an eviction announcement follows that signals the end of Lee's time in the house. Lee is greeted by a huge crowed and most importantly, his friends and family. Due to his flirting with new girl Sophie, Lee's girlfriend doesn't attend his eviction but she did give Davina a statement that she reads to not only Lee but the millions of viewers. Air Date : 14th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 25 - LIVE Task

Live Coverage From The House At Elstree. Housemates Attempt Their Weekly Task To A Live Audience. Air Date : 15th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 26 - Day 22/23 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. The Big Brother Physiologist's are on hand to provide insights into the minds of the remaining contestants. Air Date : 16th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 27 - Day 24 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. Remaining housemates struggle to complete their shopping list in time, with everyone throwing their weight around and demanding they buy what they want. Air Date : 16th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 28 - Day 25 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. Results of the latest nominations are revealed to the contestants and its Alex and Spencer who face the chop on Friday. Voting is opened to the public for what is going to be the second closest eviction vote of the series. Air Date : 17th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 29 - Day 26 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. Air Date : 18th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 30 - Day 27 Highlights

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. Spencer confides in Kate, telling her he is not ready to be evicted on Friday and wants to stay. Air Date : 19th-Jun-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 31 - LIVE Show: Day 28 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Big Brother 3 continues with another nightly show, airing all the best bits from the past 24 hours in the house. Kate and Spencer spend their final night together alone, discussing their time in the house and the voting process outside, Spencer wonders if he will be the next to go. Air Date : 20th-Jun-2002  Read More