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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-=== Britain's Brightest ===
-BBC One is searching for BRITAIN'S BRIGHTEST.
-It’s not about your IQ; It’s not about your GK.
-Do you know all friends’ phone numbers? Finish any puzzle in 10 seconds flat? Know someone is telling the truth?
-We are scouring the nation for the Smartest and Brightest in Britain. Outsmart the whole country and you could win THOUSANDS.
-IT COULD BE YOU AND YOU DON’T EVEN KNOW.
-Please email [mailto:Brightest@RDFTelevision.com Brightest@RDFTelevision.com] for more details.
-All applicants must be over 18.
-'''Deadline''': 17/11/2012<br/>
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-=== Tipping Point ===
-Do you want the chance to win thousands of £’s? Have you got what it takes to beat The Machine?
-ITV’s hit game show Tipping Point hosted by Ben Shephard, is returning for a second series and we are on the lookout for contestants.
-We are searching for outgoing people who want the chance to win thousands of pounds using a combination of skill, judgement and chance.
-If you are over 18 and would like an application form please email [mailto:apply@RDFtelevision.com apply@RDFtelevision.com].
-'''Deadline''': 12/10/2012<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' UK<br/>
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-=== PING!!! Me ===
-Production company The Hatch, is looking for sexy, fun single male and females, to take part in a non-TX pilot for an exciting new dating show called PING Me!!!
-If you live in London and you’re aged between 20-30, looking for an alternative way of finding love and have a larger than life personality, then we want to hear from you!
-Interested? Then please email [mailto:contestants@shinegroup.tv contestants@shinegroup.tv] with a headshot and a full body photo with a sentence that best describes you. Please note we will only respond to successful applicants. If you haven’t heard back from us please assume you were unsuccessful. You must be over 18 to apply.
-'''Deadline''': 23/07/2012<br/>
-'''Show type:''' non-transmittable pilot<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London<br/>
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-=== It's Not Trivial To Me ===
-I need contestants for my new game show called "It's Not Trivial To Me". I like to think of it as an online game show for off-centered people.
-I need my contestants to have:<br>
-) a Skype connection with video (if they want to go bother a friend and use theirs, fine.)<br>
-) an ability to understand dry Midwestern American English (from me) and <br>
-) something that they wish to share with the rest of the world, which I'll explain in more detail to those who are interested; see below.
-Players will get a small "thank you for playing" gift (probably a gift card for a few downloadable songs, etc.) and the potential to win the LARGEST NON TANGIBLE GIFT IN GAME SHOW HISTORY! (And yeah, I'll have to explain that one, too.)
-What my contestants-to-be don't need is to travel to another city, or stand in a parking lot (oops, car park, sorry) or audition as wannabe "contestant number 1,000,0005" and talk to some contestant coordinator whose eyes are glazing over by the time you show up.
-You also don't need to be in the UK, either; I may have an American playing against someone from the UK, or maybe an Aussie or two. And Canadians & New Zealanders are always lurking about as well.
-People should also feel free to pass this on to someone who might be interested.
-I'd like prospective contestants to give me their Skype information, basic info about themselves, best times to contact them (GMT, CDT, etc.) and their favourite letter of the alphabet to: [mailto:itsnottrivialtome@gmail.com itsnottrivialtome@gmail.com]
-'''Deadline''': Ongoing<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Online series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' N/A (any internet connection)<br/>
 == 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.
-'''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].
+'''ITV SHOWS'''
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://www.itv.com/beontv itv.com/beontv].
 '''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
-Specific contestant calls are regularly posted at [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/index.html www.channel4.com/takepart].
+Specific contestant calls are regularly posted [http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part on this page].
+'''[[The Apprentice]]:'''
+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/showsandtours/beonashow/bargain_hunt_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
-'''[[Countdown]]:'''
+'''[[The Chase]]:'''
-The application form for Countdown is now [http://www.channel4.com/programmes/countdown/articles/be-on-countdown available online] (Microsoft Word format only).
+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]
-Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by emailing [mailto:countdown@channel4.com countdown@channel4.com] or writing to:
+'''[[Countdown]]:'''
- Countdown
+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
- Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS3 1JS
 For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
-'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''
+'''[[Dragons' Den]]:'''
-Visit [http://www.channel4.com/programmes/deal-or-no-deal/articles/how-to-become-a-contestant http://www.channel4.com/programmes/deal-or-no-deal/articles/how-to-become-a-contestant] to be notified when applications are accepted.
+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]
-'''[[Eggheads]]:'''
+'''[[Three in a Bed|Four in a Bed]]:'''
-Visit [http://www.12yard.com/shows/eggheads 12yard.com/shows/eggheads] to fill out an application form online.
+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.
-Alternatively you can email: [mailto:eggheads@12yard.com eggheads@12yard.com]
-'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|MasterChef]]:'''
-The [http://www.masterchef.com/ online application form] is available for a few months a year.
 '''[[Mastermind]]:'''
-Prospective contenders can fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/mastermind/ifluploader/ 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
 '''[[Pointless]]:'''
-Pairs of players will wish to [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/beonashow/pointless_seven download the application form] (MS Word), or write to:
+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]
- Pointless Applications
- Endemol UK
- Shepherd's Building Central
- Charecroft Way
- London
- W14 0EE
-'''[[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:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
-'''[[Who Wants to be a Millionaire?]]:'''
-If applications ever re-open, we can be sure they'll be at the [http://millionaire.itv.com/ ITV ''Millionaire'' site].
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