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.

@@ Line 9: / Line 9: @@
 ''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!''
-----
-===Brand New Game Show===
-Victory Television, the company behind "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" are making a brand new quiz that tests knowledge in a totally new way!
-Can you think on your feet and make snap decisions?
-Brave enough to bluff what you don't know?
-We are looking for players to take part!
-If you love a challenge and think outside the box, we want to hear from you! Must be age 18 or over to apply.
-For more details, please contact: [mailto:gameshow@victorytelevision.com gameshow@victorytelevision.com]
-'''Deadline:''' 15th August 2014<br/>
-'''Programme type:''' Pilot<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London
-----
-===Wild Things===
-Do you have what it takes to win Britain’s newest and funniest PRIMETIME, PHYSICAL GAMESHOW?
-We’re looking for couples and relations that don’t hold back when it comes to telling each other exactly what they think!
-In your pair, you’ll need to work together, with one guiding the other, to overcome a series of hilarious obstacle courses in order to have the chance of walking away with our big prize!
-Think you've got what it takes?
-Email: [mailto:wildthings@iwcmedia.co.uk wildthings@iwcmedia.co.uk]
-'''Deadline:''' 31st August 2014<br/>
-'''Programme type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London/Birmingham/Manchester/via Skype
-----
-===Relatively Clever===
-We’re making a brand new television quiz show for a big channel and we need contestants who are… relatively clever.
-We want families of two children (aged between 12 to 16, preferably siblings) and two adults (parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles) who have a good grasp of general knowledge.
-We will need you to be available for filming during October half term, 25th–30th October 2014.
-This will be a fun thing to do during the holidays, a chance to show off your knowledge and to be part of a brand new show.
-If you’re interested please send a few lines on you and your family to [mailto:casting@johnstanleyproductions.com casting@johnstanleyproductions.com]
-'''Deadline:''' 31st August 2014<br/>
-'''Programme type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
-----
-===Decimate===
-Teams wanted for brand new CPL quiz show 'DECIMATE' hosted by Shane Richie for BBC1!
-Do you and your friends, family and colleagues want the chance to win THOUSANDS of pounds?
-A new BBC quiz show is looking for teams of 3 with good general knowledge and a competitive spirit to take part in this new tense and tactical quiz show. Auditions will be taking place in July so please get in touch ASAP.
-To apply for an application form, email us at [mailto:casting@cplproductions.co.uk casting@cplproductions.co.uk] OR telephone 020 7153 0655 (Standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply).
-Please note applications must be received by 7th July 2014 to be considered.
-Applicants must be 18 or over and resident in the UK.
-'''Deadline:''' NOW CLOSED<br/>
-'''Programme type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London, Brighton, Manchester (all TBC)
-----
-===Two Tribes===
-New BBC2 show seeks lively, confident and quick thinking contestants!
-From the makers of ‘Pointless’, ‘Deal or No Deal’ and ‘The Million Pound Drop’...
-Two Tribes, hosted by Richard Osman, is a quiz that puts both your knowledge and your personality to the test with cash to be won!
-Nationwide auditions will be taking place in May 2014, so please get in touch now.
-Please e-mail [mailto:twotribes@endemoluk.com twotribes@endemoluk.com] for an application form.
-'''Deadline:''' 21st May 2014<br/>
-'''Programme type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
-----
-===New 'Tuesday’s Child' Quiz===
-Tuesday’s Child are looking for outgoing pairs of contestants (couples, friends or colleagues) to take part in a studio run-through of a brand new quiz show (not for broadcast).  You’ll need to have decent general knowledge, know your partner inside out, and be happy to be in the spotlight.
-We will audition applicants over the next couple of weeks, and the run-through will take place in Central London on Monday 25th November (afternoon) and Tuesday 26th November (all day).  We will pay run-through participants reasonable expenses plus a small fee.
-To apply, please email [mailto:vicky.matthews@tuesdayschild.tv vicky.matthews@tuesdayschild.tv] with your contact details, telling us a little bit about yourself (including how you know each other) plus photos.
-Good luck!
-'''Deadline:''' 20th November 2013<br/>
-'''Programme type:''' Studio run-through<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London
-----
-===New 12 Yard quiz show===
-The makers of Eggheads are looking for lively, intelligent and competitive personalities who would like to take part in a brand new BBC2 quiz programme. Thousands of pounds can be won and we are holding nationwide auditions NOW!
-Contact us for an application form: email [mailto:quiz@12yard.com quiz@12yard.com]
-The closing date for returning application forms is December 20th 2013. Applications received after this date may not be considered. We reserve the right to extend the closing date at our sole discretion. All applicants must be aged 18 years and over and be legally resident and currently living in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. Terms and conditions apply.
-'''Deadline:''' December 20th 2013<br/>
-'''Programme type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
-----
-===Tipping Point - Series 4===
-ITV's hit game show hosted by Ben Shephard is back for a fourth series!
-Do you want the chance to win thousands of pounds? Have you got what it takes to beat The Machine?
-Tipping Point is returning for a fourth series and we are on the lookout for contestants.
-We are searching for fun, confident, outgoing people who want the chance to win thousands of pounds using a combination of skill, judgement and chance.
-To apply for the show, please e-mail [mailto:apply@rdftelevision.com apply@rdftelevision.com] then fill in the application form and send it straight back to us.
-Good Luck!
-'''Deadline:''' 20th December 2013<br/>
-'''Programme type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
 ----
@@ Line 164: / Line 16: @@
 <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]
@@ Line 171: / Line 23: @@
 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].
 <!---