75804-33SEX is encouraged in the hit reality TV show Big Brother but there will be strictly no nookie in a Swindon pub's own version of the show.

Tonight, ten contestants will be locked into the Swiss Chalet pub, Chapel Street, Gorse Hill, for 24 hours.

They will all have to abide to a strict code of practice which has ruled out any steamy behaviour, mobile phones and personal belongings.

Contestants are not allowed to fall asleep, they must join in with all tasks and they cannot leave of their own accord.

Lesley Hodge, 43, whose partner John Honeyman is the landlord, will play the role of the strict Big Brother.

"I'm looking forward to being wicked," she said. "Everything is very similar to the TV show apart from it is over a much shorter time.

"For the last two weeks my whole life has been about Big Brother. I'm always hooked to the TV show and I will be hooked to this as well.

"It's going to be a lot of fun and it's all for a good cause. We have selected the people that are taking part they are not strangers but not all of them are regulars."

Contestants will undergo a series of challenges and face the threat of eviction to help raise money for tsunami relief effort.

Part of the pub has been sealed off to the form the 'house' and cameras have been rigged up, allowing fellow drinkers to monitor the progress of the contestants.

And, just like in the hit TV series, the housemates will face trials for treats like lager and crisps.

Drinkers had to raised £100 in sponsorship to take part and staff hope to raise up to £7,000.

To ensure there is always someone watching antics in the house, a 24-hour darts marathon is being held at the same time.

And to stop others from missing the highlights, staff are planning to release a DVD of the best bits after the main event.

Fellow drinkers will decide the first evictions and hourly voting sessions will take place in the house.

Each housemate will receive a medal and a photograph and the winner will be presented with a digital camera, trophy and a bottle of champagne.

After the event, the MDF set will be put in storage. If it proves popular staff are planning to make the Big Brother-challenge an annual attraction.

Meet the contestants taking part in the challenge

Toby King

Age: 30

Address: Cavendish Square

Occupation: Bus driver for Stagecoach

Married to Heather and they have two children, Ben, three, and Georgina, nine.

"I'm looking forward to 24 hours peace and quiet from the wife. I'm planning to go in with a winning attitude and will take each challenge as it comes."

Ben Fletcher

Age: 23

Address: South Marston

Occupation: Bar manager at Fletchers restaurant, Fleet Street.

The former Kingsdown School pupil has a girlfriend, Zoe, 19.

"It's going to be a bit of fun. I've never done anything like it before. It's all for a good cause and I'm looking forward to the challenge."

Belinda Clarke

Age: 31

Address: Hinton Street, Gorse Hill

Occupation: Unemployed

The former Ridgeway School pupil is married to Michael, 33. "I'm so nervous. It's the biggest challenge in my life and I'm looking forward to the competition. I've got a good sense of humour so I'm expecting to do well."

Claire Hodge

Age:19

Address: Dunsford Close, Old Town

Occupation: Administrator for Zurich

The former Hreod Parkway School pupil is single.

"I'm really excited and looking forward to having a laugh with people. I've always wanted to go into the real Big Brother house and I'm auditioning later this year. I'm really outgoing and bubbly and a popular figure in the pub."

Luke Embling

Age: 20

Address: Tydeman Street, Gorse Hill

Occupation: Bricklayer

The former Headlands School pupil has a girlfriend, Jessica, 20.

"I feel quite positive about it and want to give something back to charity. I feel like I'm going to win it. I go out to win in everything I do - it's no good just taking part."

Helen Pearce

Age: 36

Address: Caulfield Road, Gorse Hill

Occupation: Admin for Wincanton Logistics in Greenbridge Road.

The Dubliner is married to David, 29, and has a son Connor, 12.

"It's for a good cause and I like to support the local community. I've got a good sense of humour and I'm quite vocal. I'm hoping to be quite popular because of my Irish eyes."

Stacey Burgess

Age: 21

Address: Winsley Close, Penhill

Occupation: Support worker for Gems Angels.

The former Headlands School pupil has a boyfriend, Ian Dodson, 29.

"I'm really excited as it will be a good laugh. It will be hard because you're not allowed to sleep. I'm pretty bubbly and up for a laugh so think I'll finish on top."

Lisa Edwards

Age: 28

Address: Beech Avenue, Pinehurst

Occupation: Support worker for Swindon Council.

The former Headlands School pupil has a boyfriend, Mark Hanrahan, 31, and two children Corrie, nine, and Matthew, six.

"I'm feeling quite nervous because I just popped down the pub and the house is tiny. I've got a cold at the moment and feel quite poorly but I'm still doing it. I'm up for a laugh and I'm a team player."

Justin Hayward

Age: 32

Address: Argyle Street, Gorse Hill

Occupation: Warehouse and transport manager

The former Headlands student, has a girlfriend, Hayley.

"It's all for a good cause. It's a great idea and I'm a big fan of the TV series and being stuck in a room for 24 hours with lots of people that I know sounds like good fun."

Kevin Harrington

Age: 29

Address: Bride Street, Gorse Hill

Occupation: Retail Store Manager

The former Hreod Parkway student is currently single.

"I was brought in as a replacement and I had the minimum amount of time to raise money.

I'm not excited, but I think it will be great fun and its all for a good cause."

Ben Payne