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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-===The Hive===
-Do you and your friends love brainteasers, cross-word puzzles and tough TV quizzes? Can you answer questions on Only Connect and University Challenge for fun?
-Then this is the quiz for you.
-We are looking for smart and interesting contestants for a brand new BBC FOUR quiz show that tests your general knowledge and mental agility skills to the limit.
-We are looking for individual players as well as teams of up to three players who share a common passion, hobby or profession, who have what it takes to take on the fiendish puzzles in this challenging word game.
-To request an application form please email [mailto:casting@saltbeeftv.com casting@saltbeeftv.com] or call 07954 834 114
-The closing date for applications is March 31st and auditions will be held in London, Belfast, Manchester and Cardiff.
-All applicants must be aged 18+ and UK residents.
-'''Deadline:''' 6/04/2015<br/>
-'''Programme type:''' Pilot/Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London, Manchester, Cardiff and Belfast
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-=== Beat the Brain ===
-Beat the Brain is a brand new BBC quiz hosted by John Craven that tests the quality of your mind not the quality of your general knowledge.
-Do you and your friends love sudoku, brain teasers, crossword puzzles? Have you a logic loving family or an office of orienteering experts, if so then we want to hear from you.
-We are looking for fun and confident teams of 4, who have what it takes to face fiendish puzzles, challenging mind games and devilish logic problems that will test their mental capabilities to the limit, all with the hope of winning a cash prize!
-Are you ready to Beat the Brain?
-Contact us on [mailto:brain@objectiveproductions.com brain@objectiveproductions.com] or phone 020 7202 2471.
-'''Deadline:''' 16th February 2015<br/>
-'''Programme type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow
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-=== The Question Jury (w/t) ===
-<b>**CONTACT DETAILS NOW ADDED**</b>
-Are you fun? Confident? Outgoing?
-Are you opinionated, have bags of enthusiasm, and a big personality? If 'yes' then we want you!
-Monkey Kingdom Ltd is looking for a mix of great characters to participate in the recording of a TV series for an exciting new reality game show where you have the chance to win a BIG cash prize.
-We are looking for people who aren't shy in getting their point across and love a quiz. Contestants will work together as a team but ultimately only one will walk away with the cash prize.
-If you think you have what it takes, or know someone who does, then get in touch NOW!
-You will need to be available to audition in early January in one of various locations nationwide.
-The shy and retiring need not apply!
-Email us via [mailto:casting@monkeykingdom.com casting@monkeykingdom.com]
-'''Deadline:''' 10th January 2015<br/>
-'''Programme type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham
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-===Two Tribes===
-The BBC Quiz Show hosted by Richard Osman Returns and is looking for lively, confident and quick thinking contestants!
-From the makers of ‘Pointless’, ‘Deal or No Deal’ and ‘The Million Pound Drop’, Two Tribes is a quiz hosted by Richard Osman that puts both your knowledge and your personality to the test with a prize to be won.
-Nationwide auditions will be taking place between November 2014 and January 2015, so please get in touch now: [mailto:twotribes@endemoluk.com twotribes@endemoluk.com]
-'''Deadline:''' 25th January 2015<br/>
-'''Programme type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
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-===Relatively Clever===
-Are you confident, chatty, outgoing and smart? If so, we want to hear from you. We’re making a brand new primetime TV quiz show for Sky1 and we need smart and fun contestants.
-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.
-If you would like the chance to show off your knowledge and be part of a brand new show please get in touch NOW! The closing date for applications is 6th October.
-Please email [mailto:casting@johnstanleyproductions.com casting@johnstanleyproductions.com] to apply.
-'''Deadline:''' 6th October 2014<br/>
-'''Programme 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].
+'''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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