The show was invented by John de Mol of the Netherlands and developed by his production company, Endemol. It has been a prime-time hit in 19 different countries. The original house took 75 workmen 131 days to build using 20km of cable, 57 mirrors, 33 cameras and 50 microphones. The house-mates are given a lawnmower to keep the grass tidy. Only Shell Jubin has used it naked. There are seven different breeds of chicken in the Big Brother house, each was chosen for suitable looks and com ...[Read Story ]