Big Brother and Sunderland, nine faces from the auditions in years gone by

Back on our screens but here's a memory or two

It's back! Big Brother returns to our screens this Sunday.

But how many of you remember the day you queued for auditions to make it into the Big Brother house back in the day?

All of these people - including many from Wearside - did in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Echo photographers were there to capture the atmosphere outside the auditions at St James' Park and here are those scenes once more.

And while you're at it, why not enjoy Big Brother updates on the specially devoted page to the series on the Sunderland Echo website.

5. Patiently waiting

You turned out in your thousands to try for a place in the Big Brother house. | se

Lining up for the Big Brother auditions 16 years ago. | se

Sunderland people were among those who auditioned for Big Brother 15 years ago. | se

Elvis in the room for the Big Brother auditions. Remember this from 15 years ago? | se