Big Brother Bombscare Security Alert Evacuation // Channel 4 (+ Continuity Links) // 4 July 2003

On Day 43, a sniffer dog found a suspect package near to the house and directly near the stage where Davina McCall interviewed evicted housemates. The package was believed to contain a bomb and was found during a routine security check.
Just before 20:00, housemate Scott was informed in the Diary Room by Big Brother that all housemates were to go to the boys bedroom and remain there until further notice. Around 20:45, Hertfordshire Constabulary police force advised that all housemates were to be evacuated. Production staff and a camera crew entered the house, made them aware of the security alert and evacuated them. They were taken to a secure area on the perimeter of the studio complex, with high levels of security accompanying them.
At 21:35, Marcus Bentley informed the viewers that the Big Brother gallery, where the production crew monitored the house, also had to be evacuated, all filming was required to stop and as a result, cameras were turned off and all filming of the housemates in the secure area wasn't permitted, however they were still required to follow the rules of the show.
A 100-metre cordon was put into force around the house by police where the press and audience were required to wait for their safety. Bomb disposal police carried out a controlled explosion of the suspect package around 22:00 and turned out to be a false alarm. The all clear was given by police around 00:00. Just before 01:00 on Day 44, housemates were permitted by police to re-enter the house.
Two live shows at 20:30 and 22:00, where a housemate was due to be evicted, were cancelled by Channel 4 at short notice and instead, an episode of Friends was broadcast in its place. The eviction went ahead on Day 44 without a studio audience.

[@billyh88uk]

I thought at first this was going to be some kind of fake analogue horror scenario with an eventual announcement that all the housemates had died in the bomb blast, I was marvelling at how genuine it all looked.

[@MrIveyIsBonkers]

Because it IS genuine.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I was shocked when the security alert caused the big brother to be postponed until a day later
And it’s 21 years since that happened

[@csenterprises9632]

0:36 - the most beautiful ident that Channel 4 has ever produced from this era in my view.

[@43Second]

You're not wrong on that. I think the whole set elevated when 2002 came around. This one in particular is so serene and so mesmerizing.

[@j0ebaldw1n]

@@43Second One of my favourite presentation packages ever.

[@xandergrogan2012]

drinking game - take a shot every time they mention security threat lol

[@sophieandrew4666]

No no no, take a shot everytime that goddamn woman says that the housemates are safe and sounds.

[@97channel]

Very conveniently pepped up the show at the height of its crisis "boring" series. Maybe a completely genuine incident. Maybe. But very convenient.

[@mrf9524]

Haha true

[@Rorylufc]

Great clips, never knew this happened.

[@Allanbuzzy]

OH GOD, ARE THE HOUSEMATES SAFE AND SOUND?!

[@bluefrogTV_]

no they all perished

[@TheWorldSpinsSlowly]

​@@bluefrogTV_ they all disintegrated

[@hakimi_AH]

⁠@@TheWorldSpinsSlowlyand they all turned into ashes

[@KezKaz]

No way, ITS THE GUY IN THE CARTOON NETWORK DISCORD

[@Lucario0007]

Nope they all turned to dust

[@juanolmedo771]

0:36 what bumper and music is this?

[@andresbravo2003]

ALERT. ALERT.

[@jamo62]

I betcha someone thought it was just a ploy considering how big brother likes to spy on people a lot

[@CringePoop]

i've never heard of big brother so i have no idea what that is but i still think this is an interesting find

[@fernlew8828]

I cannot wait to see big brother on itv2

[@DJDonnelly]

Upload the fight night episode in full and uncut

[@spacecowboycantthinkofahandle]

Dead Set anyone?

[@PrinceSulo]

Idk your choice

[@theactualedits]

ive seen you everywhere lol

[@local59_Studios]

Yes! I know Dead set where a zombie virus starts in the big brother house set
Right?

[@QueenofVHS]

Big Brother Viewer: Hey I missed it last night.
Big Brother Viewer 2: Oh it was postponed. It's being shown tonight at 9.
Big Brother Viewer: Wait why?
Big Brother Viewer 2: 2:44

[@SootyFanK9]

1:02

[@yobelkcip]

20 years ago today...
"Happy" 4th of July for them...I guess?

[@Mozziefan69]

ahh dark humour my favourite

[@NotImp2021]

Yeah but this happened in Britain 😂

[@RexTheDerg]

I think the housemates are safe and sound

[@Prodigalfur]

Oh so that's why it was not aired

[@user-ti9xb2ng7s]

I remember this happening 😄

[@darrennobbs3488]

See big brother uk 2003 remember

[@fernlew8828]

Big bother is backkkkkk on itv!!!!!!!!

[@thatdoilnameddom87]

Is this real?

[@MrIveyIsBonkers]

Yes.

[@fernlew8828]

I might have detonated it by accident

[@fernlew8828]

rip matthew parrie 1969-2023

[@fernlew8828]

Big brother george orwell 1984

[@fernlew8828]

You took the information from wikipedia? You know that it's plagiarism.

[@follyphantom]

no it isnt its using stuff from wikipedia.

[@follyphantom]

plagiarism is stealing not using.

[@dylaninpieces2]

Are you sure?

[@SuzakuMalikXemnas]

Are you a high school teacher?

[@follyphantom]

@@SuzakuMalikXemnas lol

[@TintinMeetsGorillaz]

1:02

[@SootyFanK9]

3:01