Calling brainy lawyersBeing locked up in a small space, having food delivered at all hours, and being asked to perform all sorts of ludicrous tasks, thats the sort of routine that makes up a typical day's work for many lawyers, especially in the City.

So the producers of 'Big Brother', looking for a new set of contestants for the next series, have targeted professionals.

'One of the things we discovered first time round was that the more intelligent people are, and the more of a life-history they have, the better and more interesting their experience on Big Brother,' said Endemol controller of entertainment, Ruth Wrigley.

The omens from the US version of 'Big Brother' are good.

Washington DC lawyer Curtis made it to the last three, surviving an eviction vote against a stripper, and a commentator saying that another housemate's avowed intention 'to kick Curtis's ass' would 'improve the show immeasurably'.

Another commentator, wincing at his 'reptilian Colgate smile', added: 'Sometimes oxygen seems to be something that's wasted on Curtis.' For details on applying for 'Big Brother', visit www.

bigbrother.terra.com or tel: 09001 447799.