They told them about 9/11 didn't they?
At least I think they did.
( grindforcolumbine Terrorism is bloody rude., Thu 7 Jul 2005, 13:44, archived)

Big Brother doesn't run in September

( Nimble Colin camera-wrangling, globe-trotting whisky enthusiast, Thu 7 Jul 2005, 13:47, archived)

yeah they did
i think the first series (or two) were on slightly later in the year than it is now
( Fergburger, Thu 7 Jul 2005, 14:03, archived)