The show followed a number of contestants, known as housemates, who are isolated from the outside world for an extended period of time in a custom-built house.

In 2002, a new format of the Big Brother show has been implemented in the Netherlands and Poland.

The winning team gains immunity from nominations and benefits from a whole system of privileges that only belong to them and which cannot be used by losers.

Big Brother watches over the rivalry of both teams and doesn't tolerate any compromises or arrangements.

The second part is a battlefield surrounded by barbed wire with an area of 200 square meters, which includes obstacles, towers and pits inhabited by rats.