TV3 will air this years series of Big Brother for the first time ever – airing over 200 hours of the hit Channel 5 series across TV3, 3e and 3Player.
The launch of Big Brother: Timebomb kicks off on Tuesday May 12 at 9pm on 3e with a simulcast on TV3 from 10pm-11pm.
The spin-off series Big Brother’s Bit On The Side will air nighty on 3e straight after the main show. 
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“As the new Director of Content for TV3, I am delighted to announce the return of Big Brother UK to Irish screens,” TV3 group director of content Lydia McQuaid.
“Big Brother and all its spin-offs are large, explosive, constantly evolving, creatively vibrant television properties that appeal to a varied cross section of the audience and will find a perfect home on TV3 and 3e.”
The deal will also see TV3 broadcast Celebrity Big Brother with the celeb series scheduled for Autumn and January 2016. 
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Big Brother has seen a host of Irish housemates in recent years with model Hazel O’Sullivan shooting to fame following her stint on the 2013 series.
This years series will see a Mad Men style theme running throughout the house while Big Brother will play with time during tasks and have secret missions to stir up tension between the housemates.
