Contestant Calls

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!

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

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.

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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!''
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-=== Going For Gold ===
-FIVE and FreemantleMedia are bringing back the legendary [[Going For Gold]], and we want you to be involved!  If you're good at General Knowledge and
-would love the chance to win cash on a live daily quiz show, then this is for you!
-The show will be made at our studios in central London and the host will be award-winning TV presenter, John Suchet. The show will be on screen
-from mid-October and will have an initial run of three months. If successful, its run will be extended.
-Each show will start with four contestants, and through a series of three rounds we will have a winner who receives a cash prize. They will also be
-able to return on the next show to defend their title.
-Auditions are being held NOW throughout the country so apply now by sending an email to goingforgold@talkbackthames.tv.
-PLEASE NOTE: If you have previously applied for 'New Live Quiz Show for Five' - this is the same programme so you do not need to apply twice!
-Deadline: 19/12/2008 <br/>
-Show type: Series<br/>
-Interview expenses paid?: No <br/>
-Show expenses paid?: Partly
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-=== Chefs in the City ===
-Hamma & Glamma productions are looking for amateur cooks to take part in a brand new show for UKTV Food. Do you make a particular meal better than anyone? Have you dicovered the secret to an unbeatable shepherd's pie? Or maybe you've invented a totally unique recipe? If you'd like to meet the experts and try your skills in a professional kitchen, or know someone who'd love the challenge, we want to hear from you! We are looking for contributors who are non professional cooks who have a very special dish. We also want to know something about your background.
-Please contact cooks@hammaglamma.com for an application form.
-Deadline: 10th Oct 2008<br/>
-Show type: Series<br/>
-Interview expenses paid?: Partly<br/>
-Show expenses paid?: Yes<br/>
-Interview cities: Edinburgh, Leeds, London
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-===The QI Test===
-The makers of the popular comedy panel show [[QI]] are happy to announce that they are developing a new daytime version of the show.  To that end they would love to hear from interested members of the public who would like the chance to appear as contestants.  All those who are keen to show off their love of trivia, urban myth and fact for facts sake should apply here!
+== General information ==
-We are currently looking for contestants who are happy to appear in our development  run-thru's in September and in our studio pilot in October.
-For more information and an application form please contact Willy Norton at the following email address:  william.norton@talkbackthames.tv
-Legal notice: please note that any offer of an opportunity to participate is subject to written contract.
-Deadline: 30/09/09<br/>
-Show type: Pilot<br/>
-Interview expenses paid?: No<br/>
-Show expenses paid?: Partly<br/>
-Interview cities: London
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-===Eggheads===
-The hit BBC quiz show is back for an 9th series & we're looking for fun teams of 6 to take on our resident General Knowledge Goliaths! We will be coming to a city near you soon to hold auditions!
+<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.
-If you and your family, friends or colleagues would like to challenge "The Eggheads", and possibly win BIG MONEY contact us NOW!
+'''BBC SHOWS'''
-Visit [http://www.12yard.com/eggheads www.12yard.com/eggheads] to fill out an application form online.
+A general email address for contestants enquiries for '''BBC ONLY''' entertainment programmes is: [mailto:entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk]
-Alternatively you can email: [mailto:eggheads@12yard.com eggheads@12yard.com]
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://bbc.co.uk/beonashow bbc.co.uk/beonashow].
-'''Deadline''': 1st July 2008<br/>
+There is also a separate [http://bbc.co.uk/cbbc/beonashow CBBC "Be on a show" page].
-'''Show type''': Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?''': Partly<br/>
-'''Interview cities''': UK cities<br/>
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-=== Deal or No Deal ===
+'''ITV SHOWS'''
-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!
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://www.itv.com/beontv itv.com/beontv].
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-== General information ==
+'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
-<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.
+Specific contestant calls are regularly posted [http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part on this page].
-'''FOR ALL BBC SHOWS'''
+'''[[The Apprentice]]:'''
-A general email address for contestants enquiries for '''BBC ONLY''' entertainment programmes is: [mailto:entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk]
-'''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]]:'''
-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
-  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]
-'''[[Best of Friends]]:'''
-To apply to be on the show, you must ask for an application form by writing to:
- Best of Friends
- Talent TV Ltd.
- Lion House
--75 Red Lion Street
- London
- WC1R 4NA
 '''[[Countdown]]:'''
-The application form for Countdown is now [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/countdown.html available online] (Microsoft Word format only).
+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]
-Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by emailing [mailto:countdown@channel4.com countdown@channel4.com] or writing to Damian Eadie or Michael Wylie at:
+For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
- Countdown
+'''[[Dragons' Den]]:'''
- The Television Centre
- Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS3 1JS
-Or call (0113) 2228453 or 09011 252566.
+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]
-For audience tickets, call Annette Johnson on (0113) 2228457.
+'''[[Three in a Bed|Four in a Bed]]:'''
-'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''
+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.
-Deal or No Deal is not currently seeking contestants. Sorry! Keep watching the show to see if this situation changes.
-'''[[Let Me Entertain You]]:'''
-E-mail entertain@liontv.co.uk or phone 020 8846 2118 (calls charged at standard rate).
-'''[[Masterchef Goes Large]]:'''
-Fill in the [http://apply.shinelimited.com/masterchef/ online application form] or write to:
- Masterchef Goes Large
- PO Box 50405
- London
- W8 4XF
 '''[[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]
- Mastermind
- Room 4012
- New Broadcasting House
- Oxford Road
- MANCHESTER
- M60 1SJ
-For ''Mastermind Cymru'', full details of how to apply are on [http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/gwasanaethau/mastermindcymru/ the show's webpage].
-'''[[The Price is Right]]:'''
-This show is no longer in production.
-'''[[Ready Steady Cook]]:'''
-Send a self-addressed envelope with your details to:
- Ready Steady Cook
- PO Box 32678
- LONDON
- W14 0YJ
-You can also contact the show via their email address: [mailto:readysteadycook@endemoluk.com readysteadycook@endemoluk.com]
-'''[[Stars in Their Eyes]]:'''
-This programme is no longer in production.
-'''[[Supermarket Sweep]]:'''
-If you're over 16 and wish to apply, email [mailto:sweep@talkbackthames.tv sweep@talkbackthames.tv]
-'''[[Test the Nation]]:'''
-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.
-'''[[University Challenge]]:'''
-Email [mailto:universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk].
-Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply for the main series, but the same address can also be used for applications to ''University Challenge: The Professionals''.
-'''[[The Weakest Link]]:'''
-Send an email to [mailto:weakestlink@bbc.co.uk weakestlink@bbc.co.uk] or write to FREEPOST, THE WEAKEST LINK.
-'''[[Who Wants to be a Millionaire?]]:'''
+'''[[Pointless]]:'''
-A web application form, and details of other ways of applying, can be found at the [http://millionaire.itv.com/millionaire/audition.php ITV ''Millionaire'' site].
+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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