Witness History: Archive 2012 - Big Brother - the beginning of reality TV

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In December 1999 a young Dutch man won the first ever Big Brother reality TV show.

It was to be the start of a global television phenomenon.

But for 22-year-old Bart Spring in't Veld, his victory proved to be a mixed blessing.

Photo: Big Brother winner Bart Spring in't Veld (Endemol)

Published on Friday, 28th December 2012.

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