How did the TV show big brother get its name?

Outside of the context of the show, the term “big brother” refers to a person or organization exercising total control over people's lives (like a government). read more

Since the TV show you asked about involved people living in a house and being video-recorded 24/7 (just as the residents of Oceania were constantly watched by the Big Brother or his men via the devices called telescreens), it made sense to allude to Orwell’s masterpiece and name the show Big Brother. read more

Big Brother is a Dutch reality television game show franchise created by John de Mol Jr., broadcast in the Netherlands and subsequently syndicated internationally. As of 11 November 2017, there have been 387 seasons of Big Brother in over 54 franchise countries and regions. read more