Resolution criteria

• Yes if, before market close, TG4 officially announces and then broadcasts first‑run episodes of the UK edition of Big Brother (civilian or Celebrity) in Ireland for any season, and Virgin Media Television does not broadcast that same season in Ireland. Verification will be via a TG4 press release or TG4 schedule listing, or an ITV/Banijay press release or reputable Irish media report naming TG4 as the Irish broadcaster. (tg4.ie)

• No if TG4 does not secure and air first‑run rights; if Virgin Media Television continues to broadcast the season; if TG4 only carries delayed repeats/highlights/online-only streams; if TG4 airs a non‑UK version (e.g., US/AU) or a separate Irish‑language adaptation; or if the show is only available in Ireland via UK channels (ITV/STV/UTV) without TG4 involvement. (limerickleader.ie)

• Edge case: If TG4 co‑broadcasts first‑run episodes while Virgin Media Television also airs the same season in Ireland, resolves No.

Background

• Big Brother UK is produced by Initial (Banijay UK) and currently airs on ITV platforms, with further series confirmed for 2025. (itv.com)

• In Ireland, recent series (2023–2025) have aired on Virgin Media Two/Player, with sponsorship packages and local listings confirming carriage. (limerickleader.ie)

• TG4 is Ireland’s Irish‑language public service broadcaster; it acquires third‑party rights (notably in sport), demonstrating capacity to pick up external properties. (tg4.ie)

Considerations

• Rights to the UK edition are controlled by ITV/Banijay; Irish FTA rights can be sublicensed separately from UK carriage. Announcements typically appear via broadcaster press centres and Irish trade/press. (itv.com)

• Listings glitches or UK‑channel availability in Ireland (e.g., STV/ITV via pay‑TV) do not constitute a TG4 acquisition under these criteria. (helpforum.sky.com)