Big Brother chiefs have reportedly put three double beds into this year's house, in the hope of encouraging more sexual action.

There were two double beds in last year's series, but a third has been added for 2006, and consequently two contestants will have to share a bed right from the start of the programme.

If that was not enough, the bath tub is apparently easily big enough for three people at once, giving the impression that the Big Brother bosses are keen to encourage intimacy all over the house.

According to The Sun, there will also be a 5-ft rabbit shaped hedge which will house a hidden camera.