Back to Reality was a reality television show featuring stars from previous reality television programmes. The show was broadcast on Channel 5 between 16 February 2004 to 1 March 2004 and was advertised by Channel 5 as being "The biggest reality show of all time" however in terms of ratings, it failed to deliver. The 12 contestants spent 3 weeks in a studio built mansion, with no natural sunlight. In the final two weeks, the public voted for their favourite housemate with the two people with the lowest votes every 3/4 nights being put to the housemate vote, where the other contestants has to vote for who they wanted to leave. The show was presented by Tess Daly and Richard Bacon, the first and only series of the show finished with James Hewitt winning the show ahead of Maureen Rees and Craig Phillips.
TV series
Back to Reality
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 20 episodes
- 1S1 E1
Day 01; Sunday - They All Move In
Feb 15, 200460 min
The guests entered the house one by one, led by former Big Brother contestant Jade. James Hewitt followed shortly after. The pair commented that Ricardo had nice legs in a picture on the wall of the £1m mansion! Later, Jade and Ricardo di
- 2S1 E2
Day 02; Monday
Feb 16, 200460 min
The worst of the worst from Pop Idol pop in for the afternoon and Kerry McFadden, queen of the jungle, spends the evening with the guests! RATINGS 700,000 Viewers. Down Over A Million From Its 1.8 On Its launch night.
- 3S1 E3
Day 03; Tuesday
Feb 17, 200460 min
Jodie marsh comes to the house and there is a live pole dancing task. RATINGS 700,000 Thousand Again.
- 4S1 E4
Day 04; Wednesday
Feb 18, 200460 min
Ratings 800,000 Views tonight. Still not up to standards.
- 5S1 E5
Day 05; Thursday
Feb 19, 200460 min
RATINGS 900,000 Tonight. Still poor.
- 6S1 E6
Day 06; Friday
Feb 20, 200460 min
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Back to Reality?
- Back to Reality is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Back to Reality are there?
- Back to Reality has 1 season and 20 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Back to Reality?
- Back to Reality has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 5, 2004.
- Who stars in Back to Reality?
- Back to Reality stars Craig Phillips, Richard Bacon, Tess Daly, Uri Geller, Sarah Kozer.
