Big Brother 2 was the second series of Big Brother UK; it aired in the summer of 2001. The series had a much larger budget than the first; the House in Bow, London was renovated following the first series. Ten housemates entered the House on Day 1, and an eleventh housemate, Josh Rafter, entered on Day 16. The series was won on 27 July, 2001, by Brian Dowling.