Calling all hopeful housemates! Could you be part of one of the biggest television series of the decade? Have you got what it takes to leave behind your loved ones, your luxuries and control of your destiny next summer?

As Big Brother prepares to open its doors one last time on Channel 4 this is your chance to be part of the Big Brother story. Could you be the next Chanelle, Halfwit, Nadia, Rodrigo or Brian?

The competition is already fierce with over 14,000 emails sent by those seeking to take part. Any one can attend one of the open auditions taking place across the UK and Ireland in January and February. For the chance to walk through the doors and into television history make sure you put the dates in your diary and come along.

MANCHESTER
Friday 15 January
Saturday 16 January

Location: Manchester Central Convention Complex
Petersfield, Manchester, M2 3GX

DUBLIN
Tuesday 19 January

Location: RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin

CARDIFF
Saturday 23 January

Location: Cardiff International Arena
Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ

GLASGOW
Saturday 30 January

Location: SECC (Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre)
Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW

LONDON
Saturday 6 February
Sunday 7 February

Location: Wembley Arena
Arena Square, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0DH

Check out www.channel4.com/bigbrother for more information.