Big Brother: The Group Chat
As of August 31, 2026, Big Brother: The Group Chat is a web series that is in pre-production. Six production companies are attached, including Initial, Banijay UK and Made You Look Studios. Executive producers Jo Scarratt-Jones and James Carpenter are attached. Production List last updated this listing on August 31, 2026.
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Project Summary
Big Brother: The Group Chat is a new video podcast companion series produced by Initial (part of Banijay UK) and executive produced by Jo Scarratt-Jones and James Carpenter from Made You Look Studios. The show will air Sunday through Thursday nights immediately following Big Brother UK episodes on ITV2, ITVX, YouTube, and major podcast platforms when the main show returns this fall for Season 23. Hosts Kate Lawler, the first female winner of Big Brother UK, and podcaster GK Barry will dissect the drama, interview evicted housemates, and bring in celebrity fans for post-episode analysis. The series replaces Big Brother: Late & Live and is overseen by Initial's managing director Katy Manley, director of production Jody Collins, creative director Tamsin Dodgson, and executive editor Jess Thomas.
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Cast & Crew
Other Crew
| Host | Kate Lawler |
| Host | GK Barry |
Production
| Executive Producer | Jo Scarratt-Jones |
| Executive Producer | James Carpenter |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/big-brother-the-group-chat (last updated Aug 31, 2026).