The upcoming fifth series of Big Brother in Holland will be available to view free over the internet.

The 100-day series is due to launch on Jon de Mol's new reality channel Talpa TV on Wednesday, August 24.

As well as offering live streaming from the house 24/7, the station will be offering up the daily episodes for free through a new VOD service on its website.

The Netherlands was the first country to air the format in 1999.