The new 200,000 sq ft facility will house Big Brother and its spin-off Celebrity version

Versa London Studios has acquired 200,000 sq ft of additional space to house production on ITV’s Big Brother.

The extra space is adjacent to the existing facility in Ealing, west London, and is fibre-linked to the main studio’s technology to appeal specifically to live-broadcast TV shows.

The new facility will house Big Brother and the spin-off Celebrity edition, with the nightly Late & Live show to be filmed at the original site next door.

This expansion brings Versa’s total studio space across the UK to 600,000 sq ft, with additional space set to be added as part of its future plans.

Versa recently launched its Manchester TV studios at the former home of Granada Television, and also has a facility in Leeds with more than 130,000 sq ft of production space.

Councillor Peter Mason, Ealing Council leader, said: “Our borough has a long and proud history of film and tv production, and today it remains a hotbed of industry expertise. We have a thriving creative supply chain sector, and Ealing is home to nine times more creative manufacturing spaces than the London average.

“We have highlighted the creative sector, including film, as a priority for future economic growth, and this significant expansion at VERSA Studios will support our ambition to create more good jobs for local people.”

Jody Collins, director of production for Initial, added: “The most iconic house on television has found a new home, and we couldn’t be more delighted. The needs of the production are substantial and VERSA is uniquely equipped to meet these demands. Expect a season filled with exceptional and unforgettable reality moments—we cannot wait!”

Charlie Ingall, executive director, Versa Studios, commented: “VERSA’s expansion in London has been part of our ambitious growth strategy, and it further elevates our business as a first choice for large scale, high profile productions such as Big Brother. The significant investment we have made in this expansion gives us the ability to create long term homes for our clients, and in turn support the TV and Film community.”