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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-===New ITV1 Game Show===
-Would you like to be on ITV1's newest and most exciting game show?
-The makers of a brand new prime time game show are looking for pairs of fun, outgoing people.  You can team up with a friend, colleague or relative for the chance to win some very big money.
-Do you both possess good general knowledge? Do you work well under pressure and more importantly can you work together to claim the big prize?
-If so, then we want to hear from you! Nationwide auditions will begin in October so please get in touch now…
-For an application form, visit www.goggleboxentertainment.co.uk to download an application form and return either by email to [mailto:contestants@goggleboxentertainment.co.uk contestants@goggleboxentertainment.co.uk] or by post to GAME SHOW APPLICATIONS, Gogglebox Entertainment, 64 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 8TB.
-*We will only use your information for the purpose of selecting contestants for the programme. Applicants must be 18 years of age and over. You must be resident in the UK. For terms and conditions go to itv.com/terms.
-'''Deadline:''' 24th October 2011<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?''': Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and more
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-===Music game show===
-Do you have a favourite song? A tune that makes you happy? A melody that gives you energy?
-Do you know this song by heart? It’s time for you to play with us! The National Film and TV School is looking for contestants for a new hilarious music game show pilot, to be filmed in London on Sept 5th and in Beaconsfield on Sept 21st.
-Just tell us which is your favourite song and why? You don’t need to be able to sing, you just have to have fun and play a game inspired by your favourite song.
-We are looking for great stories, great popular tunes and great characters. For the pilot, contestants will be awarded with amazing shopping vouchers.
-If you got a song stuck in your head, play with us!
-Send your song and stories to [mailto:casting@theloft-nfts.co.uk casting@theloft-nfts.co.uk]
-It's going to be a fun music night!
-'''Deadline:''' 17th September 2011<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Pilot<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': Partly<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?''': Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London, Beaconsfield
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-===New BBC Daytime Quiz===
-Would you like to be on a brand new big money BBC Quiz?
-Do you love a challenge? Are you confident, chatty and competitive?
-If so, this brand new BBC daytime quiz could be the one for you.
-Gogglebox Entertainment is looking for contestants of all quizzing abilities – you don’t have to be a genius to win – to apply to take part in our new show, where you can potentially win thousands of pounds.
-Nationwide auditions will be taking place from August, so please get in touch now.
-We will only use your information for the purpose of selecting contestants for the programme.
-Applicants must be 18 years of age and over. You must be resident in the UK.
-To apply, email [mailto:bbcquiz@goggleboxentertainment.co.uk bbcquiz@goggleboxentertainment.co.uk] or visit the Gogglebox website: [http://www.goggleboxentertainment.co.uk www.goggleboxentertainment.co.uk] to download an email application form.
-Or alternatively by post:
- BBC QUIZ APPLICATIONS,
- Gogglebox Entertainment,
-New Cavendish Street,
- London,
- W1G 8TB
-'''Deadline:''' 19th September 2011<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?''': Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow
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-===New Sky Dating Game Show===
-Are you ready to put your love on the line and take a gamble on the ultimate game of love…?
-Are you bored of the dating game?<br>
-Do first impressions count?<br>
-Do you want the chance to go on an amazing first date?
-We are looking for YOUNG, FUN and SINGLE individuals who want to forget the cheesy lines and the schmoozing and cut straight to the chase - "DO I FANCY YOU?"
-If you are aged 18 or over and want to be part of a unique new dating game show where truth comes first, then this is for you. Auditions taking place in July/August in a city near you.
-Please email [mailto:applications@princesstv.com applications@princesstv.com] or call 0207 985 1718 for more details!
-'''Deadline:''' 3rd October<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Newcastle, Belfast.
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-===Entertainers wanted===
-Could you entertain an audience for two minutes, to win yourself £25,000?!
-A brand new, prime time show is looking for game-for-a-laugh singers, comedians and unusual variety acts to take part in a unique television experience, where the premise is simple:
-'''A quick turn could win you big money!'''
-You don’t have to be the next Leona Lewis or Michael McIntyre, just be entertaining!
-Apply at [mailto:talent@magnumtv.co.uk talent@magnumtv.co.uk] now!
-'''Deadline:''' 9th September 2011<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' TBC
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-===Fort Boyard (teenagers)===
-The legendary show FORT BOYARD is back!
-Foundation TV / Zodiak Media (leading International television company) is producing a new version of the exciting, action-based TV game show in the famous Fort Boyard off the French coast - '''this time for young contestants.  '''
-We are looking for young Americans and Brits to apply to take part in the show who are either aged 13-15, or 18 years old. You must be sporty, pretty fearless and up for a challenge!
-Is this you? If so, we want to hear from you. Please email [mailto:contestants@foundationtv.co.uk contestants@foundationtv.co.uk] with ‘UKGameshow application’ as the subject line, with the following details:
-- Name<br>
-- Age + date of birth<br>
-- Nationality<br>
-- Contact number (if under 18, give your parent/guardian’s number instead)<br>
-- Email address (if under 18, give your parent/guardian’s email instead)<br>
-- Your height<br>
-- Any dates you are unavailable during June + July this year<br>
-- A bit about yourself<br>
-- Attach a photo
-'''IF YOU ARE UNDER 18, it’s very important that you ask your parent/guardian’s permission before applying.'''
-Only successful candidates will be contacted. Be quick – auditions will be very soon. Good luck!
-'''Deadline:''' 10th June 2011<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' TBC
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-=== CALLING ALL COUPLES! ===
-You and your partner could be the stars of a new prime time ITV1 Saturday night comedy panel show!
-Endemol UK are looking for fun couples who are very much in love, but have an  ongoing niggle or dispute that they want resolved, once and for all! It doesn’t matter how small or ridiculous the issue may be, they want to hear from you!
-A celebrity comedy panel will watch each couple in action, listen to both sides of the story, and then ultimately decide who they think is right, and who is wrong. This is the chance to finally get your own way on an issue that’s been driving you mad!
-Email us now at [mailto:couples@endemoluk.com couples@endemoluk.com] for an application form
-'''Deadline:''' 31 May 2011<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
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-=== Pointless - Series 5 ===
-Can you name a top 40 single released by The Beatles? Can you name a John Travolta movie? Can you name a Grand Slam winning tennis player? If so, you could be in with a chance of winning big money.
-Four pairs of contestants will be pitted against each other as their general knowledge skills are put to the test. Could you trust your friend, your dad, your girlfriend or your work colleague under pressure? We would like to hear from pairs of people who think they can take up the challenge.
-Nationwide auditions for Series 5 will be taking place from March, so please get in touch now. Pointless is produced for the BBC by Endemol UK.
-We will use your information for the purpose of selecting contestants for the programme. Applicants must be 18 years of age and over. You must be resident in the UK.
-To apply: request an email application form by email: [mailto:gameshow@endemoluk.com gameshow@endemoluk.com]
-By post:
- Pointless 5 Applications
- Endemol UK
- Shepherds Building Central
- Charecroft Way
- London
- W14 0EE
-'''Deadline''': 28 March 2011<br/>
-'''Show type''': Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?''': Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities''': Nationwide
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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.
-'''FOR ALL BBC SHOWS'''
+'''BBC SHOWS'''
 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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 There is also a separate [http://bbc.co.uk/cbbc/beonashow CBBC "Be on a show" page].
-'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
+'''ITV SHOWS'''
-Specific contestant calls are regularly posted at [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/index.html www.channel4.com/takepart].
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://www.itv.com/beontv itv.com/beontv].
-'''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
+'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
-Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow/bargain_hunt_form.shtml online application form] or write to:
+Specific contestant calls are regularly posted [http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part on this page].
- Contestant Applications
+'''[[The Apprentice]]:'''
- Bargain Hunt
- PO Box 229
- Bristol
- BS99 7JN
-'''[[Countdown]]:'''
+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]
-The application form for Countdown is now [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/countdown.html available online] (Microsoft Word format only).
+'''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
-Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by emailing [mailto:countdown@channel4.com countdown@channel4.com] or writing to:
+Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/bargain-hunt online application form] or write to:
-  Countdown
+  Bargain Hunt
-  The Television Centre
+  BBC Studios
-  Leeds
+  Roath Lock
-  West Yorkshire
+  Porth Teigr Way
-  LS3 1JS
+  Cardiff Bay
+ CF10 4GA
-For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:saralee.mullan@itv.com saralee.mullan@itv.com].
+'''[[The Chase]]:'''
-'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''
+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]
-Visit [http://www.channel4.com/deal www.channel4.com/deal] to fill out an application form online.
+'''[[Countdown]]:'''
-'''[[Eggheads]]:'''
+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]
-Visit [http://www.12yard.com/eggheads 12yard.com/eggheads] to fill out an application form online.
+For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
-Alternatively you can email: [mailto:eggheads@12yard.com eggheads@12yard.com]
+'''[[Dragons' Den]]:'''
-'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|MasterChef]]:'''
+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]
-Fill in the [http://apply.shinelimited.com/masterchef/ online application form] or write to:
+'''[[Three in a Bed|Four in a Bed]]:'''
- Masterchef
+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.
- 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
-'''[[University Challenge]]:'''
-Email [mailto:universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk].
-Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply.
-For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:saralee.mullan@itv.com saralee.mullan@itv.com].
-'''[[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/beacontestant.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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