How different do you think the show and hm's would be if BB up sticks and just left them to it? No announcements, no tasks, no explanations, no interventions, no evictions even. Just lock the door, leave the cameras rolling and let them get on with it.

I think only then would we see the real hm's. I'd find that more interesting than the staged stuff we have now. It's would be a stripped back BB. Maybe they could call it Austerity BB or something seeing as they love a theme.

They did that BB7 : In week eleven, on Day 75, Big Brother went on holiday, leaving housemates with an automated service as a temporary replacement
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Brother_7_(UK)

Ah, I didn't see that series. Was it any good, or did it turn out to be a snooze fest?

anything but ...it was BB at it's best.

here it is : BB goes on holiday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmVzXo7Z1sI

It's my favourite series.

The BB7 task was hilarious. Automated BB

Turn off the power, water, etc. and only allow access to things if some rather complex puzzles are solved (crystal maze style), including food.

That's inspired. I was going to suggest adding a Krypton Factor format to that but if we did that they'd probably starve.

Half the Americans would starve anyway, though Gail would probably throw them emergency toast rations because she's so lovely.