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	''This section contains specific adverts placed by producers who have contacted this website. When applying for a programme, '''please let them know you saw their appeal on ''UKGameshows.com'' ''' - thanks!''		''This section contains specific adverts placed by producers who have contacted this website. When applying for a programme, '''please let them know you saw their appeal on ''UKGameshows.com'' ''' - thanks!''
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-	=== Codex ===
-	CODEX is back – but this time two teams will compete every week to win the series!
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-	Are you interested in history? Are you brave enough to spend the night in a Museum? Can you make up a team?
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-	We're looking for 3 people who work together or have shared knowledge to make up a team. It could be friends, relatives or colleagues. Maybe you're brewers or traders, artists or engineers, students or sailors, potters or politicians … we're open to ideas!
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-	Teams will compete in a series of quiz rounds, based around some of the most famous historical artefacts in the British Museum.
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-	Contact us now! Email: [mailto:codex@diverse.tv codex@diverse.tv]
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-	Or call: 0207 855 7463.
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-	=== Salary-based Quiz ===	+	== General information ==
-	Would you like to be on TV and win a year's salary in just one day?	+	<div class="square">[[Image:Square 038.jpg]]</div> This is a list of other programmes which we believe are currently looking for contestants. When applying, it is usually necessary to include details of: your name, address, age, sex, daytime and evening telephone numbers, fax or email (if appropriate), and the name of the show you are applying for.
-	We're looking for contestants for a brand new BIG money quiz show. Can YOU tell how much money someone makes just from their appearance? Can someone tell how much money YOU make just by the way you answer specific questions?	+	'''BBC SHOWS'''
-	If you have a job and want the chance to win thousands of pounds – and even the chance to win as much as a year's salary – we're looking for you now!	+	A general email address for contestants enquiries for '''BBC ONLY''' entertainment programmes is: [mailto:entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk]
-	All you need is to be over 18 and have a full time job	+	Contestant calls are posted at [http://bbc.co.uk/beonashow bbc.co.uk/beonashow].
-	Interested? Call us now on: 0844 4480 022 or email: [mailto:quiz@twofour.co.uk quiz@twofour.co.uk]	+	There is also a separate [http://bbc.co.uk/cbbc/beonashow CBBC "Be on a show" page].
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-	=== The People's Quiz - Wildcard ===	+	'''ITV SHOWS'''
-	Your chance to get your hands on £200,700!	+	Contestant calls are posted at [http://www.itv.com/beontv itv.com/beontv].
-	Are you an undiscovered quiz talent? Do you know your Shakira from your Shakespeare or your Rooney from your Romans?	+	'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
-	The National Lottery People's Quiz 2007 is the brand new Saturday night entertainment show for BBC1. With 200,700 chances to take part, The People's Quiz is the UK’s biggest ever quiz show where one person will walk away with a guaranteed £200,700.	+	Specific contestant calls are regularly posted [http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part on this page].
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-	The BBC1 national auditions are now closed but there’s still one more chance to make it into the National Lottery People’s Quiz Grand Final on June 16th to play for that life-changing sum of money.	+
-	How? Through our BBC2 sister show The People’s Quiz Wildcard, where the series winner is guaranteed a place in the BBC1 Grand Final.	+	'''[[The Apprentice]]:'''
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-	So if you want to get involved, visit [http://www.bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz www.bbc.co.uk/peoplesquiz] to download an application form.  Fill it in with as much detail as possible and send it straight back to us. All the details you need can be found on this website.	+
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-	You must be aged 16 or over to play	+
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-	=== That's What I Call Television ===	+
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-	A new Saturday night prime-time show for ITV1.	+
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-	Do you remember when Game For A Laugh ruled Saturday nights; Emmerdale Farm was on in the afternoons; competitors battled it out across the assault course on The Krypton Factor; Big Daddy wrestled Giant Haystacks on World Of Sport and you watched No. 73 on a Saturday morning in your pyjamas?	+
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-	Fern Britton is presenting a number of primetime entertainment specials to be screened on ITV1 later this year, and she'll be joined by a different star host as they remember and celebrate with affection and humour the golden era of TV from 1979-1989.	+
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-	That's What I Call Television will wallow in 80s nostalgia and take an affectionate look at the top TV shows and adverts of the time. Favourite shows will be brought back to life and there‘ll be plenty of reunions, surprises and celebrity guests!	+
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-	And now you can get involved! Did you, or someone you know, appear on any iconic shows when you were younger? Did you ever act on Impulse or dance along with the Shake-N-Vac woman? Or did you just love to sing-a-long to TV theme tunes? What ever your memories, we'd love to hear from you.	+
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-	Visit [http://www.itv.com/thatstv www.itv.com/thatstv] for more details.	+
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-	=== Alan Carr Show ===	+
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-	Could you and your mates give a bunch of celebrities a run for their money?	+
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-	Channel 4 are producing a brand new studio game show fronted by comedian Alan Carr. If you have a team of five friends who you think could take on the world of celebrity then get in touch!	+
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-	Teams should be mixed gender and aged 18 to 30.	+
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-	For more information and an application form please email (with subject title ALAN CARR): [mailto:contestants@openmike.co.uk contestants@openmike.co.uk]	+
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-	=== Identity===	+
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-	Do you have an uncanny ability to read people? Are you intuitive and enthusiastic? Would you like to appear on a brand new game show and be in with a chance of winning a big cash prize?	+
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-	If you answered "yes" and are over 18 then call: 09011 133 344	+
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-	Or email your name and contact details to: [mailto:identity@bbc.co.uk identity@bbc.co.uk]	+
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-	'''Closing date:''' 30/9/07<br>	+
-	'''Show type:''' Series<br>	+
-	'''Interview expenses paid:''' No<br>	+
-	'''Show expenses paid:''' Yes<br>	+
-	'''Interview cities''': Various	+
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-	===Gameshow Marathon===	+
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-	ITV1's Gameshow Marathon is back!	+
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-	We are looking for past contestants who have appeared on any of the following shows and would be interested in talking to us about their experience as part of the new series of ITV1's Gameshow Marathon:	+
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-	*The Price Is Right	+
-	*Blockbusters	+
-	*Blankety Blank	+
-	*The Golden Shot	+
-	*Name That Tune	+
-	*Mr and Mrs	+
-	*Play Your Cards Right	+
-	*Bullseye	+
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-	Do you have a funny story? Did you win the jackpot? Maybe you lost the star prize and went home with the consolation prize. Whatever the story we want to hear from you!	+
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-	E-mail us at: [mailto:gameshow@itv.com gameshow@itv.com] or call our Gameshow Marathon Hotline on 020 7261 3807.	+
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-	'''Closing date:''' 15/4/07<br>	+
-	'''Show type:''' Series<br>	+
-	'''Interview expenses paid:''' No<br>	+
-	'''Show expenses paid:''' No<br>	+
-	'''Interview cities''': Various	+
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-	===Golden Balls===	+
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-	We are currently looking for contestants for a brand new, electrifying, major game show called Golden Balls. It's presented by Jasper Carrott and offers players the chance to win a massive cash prize.	+
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-	Can you use your powers of persuasion to bluff and lie your way to the massive cash prize? If so we want to hear from you. Email [mailto:PlayGoldenBalls@endemoluk.com PlayGoldenBalls@endemoluk.com].	+
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-	We will be holding auditions all over the country in the next couple of weeks so we're looking for potential contestants to apply right now. Applicants must be 18 years or over	+
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-	'''Closing date:''' 20/04/07<br>	+
-	'''Show type:''' Series<br>	+
-	'''Interview expenses paid:''' No<br>	+
-	'''Show expenses paid:''' Yes<br>	+
-	'''Interview cities''': London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow	+
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-	=== Deal or No Deal ===	+
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-	We've had a number of enquiries about how to get onto this very popular show. It seems that they have all the contestants that they need for the moment. The best thing to do is watch the show regularly, they do put contestant calls on air very occasionally. Sorry!	+
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-	== General information ==	+
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-	<div class="square">[[Image:Square 038.jpg]]</div> This is a list of other programmes which we believe are currently looking for contestants. When applying, it is usually necessary to include details of: your name, address, age, sex, daytime and evening telephone numbers, fax or email (if appropriate), and the name of the show you are applying for.	+
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-	'''FOR ALL BBC SHOWS'''	+
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-	A general email address for contestants enquiries for '''BBC ONLY''' entertainment programmes is: [mailto:entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk]	+
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-	'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''	+
-	Specific contestant calls are regularly posted at [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/index.html www.channel4.com/takepart].	+	Future series applications are available [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/the-apprentice online] or request through e-mail at [mailto:UKapprentice.applications@nkdtv.com UKapprentice.applications@nkdtv.com]
	'''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''		'''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
-	Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/antiques/tv_and_radio/bargainhunt_form.shtml online application form] or write to:	+	Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/bargain-hunt online application form] or write to:
-	Contestant Applications
	Bargain Hunt		Bargain Hunt
-	PO Box 229	+	BBC Studios
-	Bristol	+	Roath Lock
-	BS99 7JN	+	Porth Teigr Way
		+	Cardiff Bay
		+	CF10 4GA
-	'''[[Big Brother]]:'''	+	'''[[The Chase]]:'''
-	See: http://www.channel4.co.uk/bigbrother/	+	Players will wish to apply through a form [http://www.itv.com/beontv/articles/the-chase online] or request a paper one through e-mail at [mailto:thechase@itv.com thechase@itv.com]
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-	'''[[Best of Friends]]:'''	+
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-	To apply to be on the show, you must ask for an application form by writing to:	+
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-	Best of Friends	+
-	Talent TV Ltd.	+
-	Lion House	+
-	72-75 Red Lion Street	+
-	London	+
-	WC1R 4NA	+
	'''[[Countdown]]:'''		'''[[Countdown]]:'''
-	Contestants: write to Damian Eadie or Michael Wylie at:	+	The [http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part/countdown application form] is now on the Channel 4 website. Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by e-mailing [mailto:countdown@channel4.com countdown@channel4.com]
-	The Television Centre	+	For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
-	Leeds	+
-	West Yorkshire	+
-	LS3 1JS	+
-	Alternatively, call (0113) 2228453 or 09011 252566.	+	'''[[Dragons' Den]]:'''
-	For audience tickets, call Annette Johnson on (0113) 2228457.	+	Are you an entrepreneur and want a dragon to help invest your investment? You can apply for either an [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/dragons-den online form] or request a paper application form through e-mail at [mailto:dragonsden.applications@bbc.co.uk dragonsden.applications@bbc.co.uk]
-	'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''	+	'''[[Three in a Bed|Four in a Bed]]:'''
-	Deal or No Deal is not currently seeking contestants. Sorry! Keep watching the show to see if this situation changes.	+	E-mail [mailto:fourinabed@studiolambert.com fourinabed@studiolambert.com] with your full name and the name of your business. It must have a minimum of three bedrooms.
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-	'''[[Let Me Entertain You]]:'''	+
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-	E-mail entertain@liontv.co.uk or phone 020 8846 2118 (calls charged at standard rate).	+
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-	'''[[Masterchef Goes Large]]:'''	+
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-	Fill in the [http://apply.shinelimited.com/masterchef/ online application form] or write to:	+
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-	Masterchef Goes Large	+
-	PO Box 50405	+
-	London	+
-	W8 4XF	+
	'''[[Mastermind]]:'''		'''[[Mastermind]]:'''
-	Prospective contenders can fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/entertainment/mastermind/contestant_appform.shtml online application form] or write to:	+	Prospective contenders for future series can [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/mastermind apply online] or request a form through e-mail at [mailto:mastermind.hth@hattrick.com mastermind.hth@hattrick.com]
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-	Mastermind	+
-	Room 4012	+
-	New Broadcasting House	+
-	Oxford Road	+
-	MANCHESTER	+
-	M60 1SJ	+
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-	For ''Mastermind Cymru'', full details of how to apply are on [http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/gwasanaethau/mastermindcymru/ the show's webpage].	+
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-	'''[[The Price is Right]]:'''	+
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-	This show is no longer in production.	+
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-	'''[[Ready Steady Cook]]:'''	+
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-	Send a self-addressed envelope with your details to:	+
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-	Ready Steady Cook	+
-	PO Box 32678	+
-	LONDON	+
-	W14 0YJ	+
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-	You can also contact the show via their email address: [mailto:readysteadycook@endemoluk.com readysteadycook@endemoluk.com]	+
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-	'''[[Stars in Their Eyes]]:'''	+
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-	This programme is no longer in production.	+
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-	'''[[Supermarket Sweep]]:'''	+
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-	If you're over 16 and wish to apply, email [mailto:sweep@talkbackthames.tv sweep@talkbackthames.tv]	+
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-	'''[[Test the Nation]]:'''	+
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-	Appeals for people to take part in the studio are posted on [http://www.bbc.co.uk/testthenation/audience.shtml the BBC ''Test the Nation'' site] and an application form can be downloaded from there.	+
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-	'''[[University Challenge]]:'''	+
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-	Email [mailto:universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk]. Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply.	+
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-	'''[[The Weakest Link]]:'''	+
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-	Send an email to [mailto:weakestlink@bbc.co.uk weakestlink@bbc.co.uk] or write to FREEPOST, THE WEAKEST LINK.	+
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-	'''[[Who Wants to be a Millionaire?]]:'''	+
-	TV trailers are run before and during the contestant selection phone-in competitions.	+	'''[[Pointless]]:'''
		+	Applications are available [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/pointless online] for pairs of players to become contestants for future series. An alternative way to get an application form on paper is available via e-mail at [mailto:pointless@remarkable.tv pointless@remarkable.tv]
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Current revision as of 20:16, 8 December 2024

Want to be on TV to win lots of cash, have the holiday of a lifetime, test your knowledge, or generally make a prat of yourself? This is the page to help you do just that. See below for the current opportunities available.

PRODUCERS: If you wish to place an advert here, please refer to our Producer Information page.

Special calls

This section contains specific adverts placed by producers who have contacted this website. When applying for a programme, please let them know you saw their appeal on UKGameshows.com - thanks!

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General information

This is a list of other programmes which we believe are currently looking for contestants. When applying, it is usually necessary to include details of: your name, address, age, sex, daytime and evening telephone numbers, fax or email (if appropriate), and the name of the show you are applying for.

BBC SHOWS

A general email address for contestants enquiries for BBC ONLY entertainment programmes is: entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk

Contestant calls are posted at bbc.co.uk/beonashow.

There is also a separate CBBC "Be on a show" page.

ITV SHOWS

Contestant calls are posted at itv.com/beontv.

CHANNEL 4 SHOWS

Specific contestant calls are regularly posted on this page.

The Apprentice:

Future series applications are available online or request through e-mail at UKapprentice.applications@nkdtv.com

Bargain Hunt:

Fill in the online application form or write to:

Bargain Hunt
BBC Studios
Roath Lock
Porth Teigr Way
Cardiff Bay
CF10 4GA

The Chase:

Players will wish to apply through a form online or request a paper one through e-mail at thechase@itv.com

Countdown:

The application form is now on the Channel 4 website. Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by e-mailing countdown@channel4.com

For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com.

Dragons' Den:

Are you an entrepreneur and want a dragon to help invest your investment? You can apply for either an online form or request a paper application form through e-mail at dragonsden.applications@bbc.co.uk

Four in a Bed:

E-mail fourinabed@studiolambert.com with your full name and the name of your business. It must have a minimum of three bedrooms.

Mastermind:

Prospective contenders for future series can apply online or request a form through e-mail at mastermind.hth@hattrick.com

Pointless:

Applications are available online for pairs of players to become contestants for future series. An alternative way to get an application form on paper is available via e-mail at pointless@remarkable.tv

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Application details are provided as a service to readers, but please note that all contestant enquiries should be directed to the named production company and not to UKGameshows.com. Addresses can be found on our list of contact details for production companies.