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Revision as of 21:23, 14 August 2009
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!
That's My Kid
Zodiak Television are looking for outgoing and friendly families for a PILOT episode of their new primetime entertainment show That's My Kid. We're looking for several families made up of MUM, DAD and KID.
ALL KIDS MUST BE BETWEEN 4½ & 5½ YEARS OLD.
If your family is up for a FUN challenge and are available at the beginning of September, get in touch as soon as possible!
Auditions to be held week commencing 17th August and you MUST be free either the 26/27 August, and the 2nd and 13th of September.
Email lorry.powles@zodiakentertainment.com or phone 07719 558 981.
Deadline: 25/08/09
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
The Guillotine
We're looking for confident, lively contestants to take part in a new game show pilot filming abroad on 21st - 23rd September.
General knowledge and quizzing ability are absolutely not necessary.
We're looking for chatty, bubbly people who love words and can think laterally, making connections in the most unobvious of places.
This is the kind of show that anyone can play and anyone can win, so if you think you fit the bill, apply now!
Please e-mail james.donkin@zodiakentertainment.com with the subject heading "Application Form".
You must have a valid passport and be available for audtions on 25th or 26th August.
Deadline: 24/08/09
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
Untitled Family Game Show
Lion Television is looking for thrill seekers to take part in a brand new prime-time family game show with a twist!
If you love Thrill Rides and Rollercoasters, have a big personality and think you've got what it takes to tackle some crazy challenges in a bid to win some cash, then we want to hear from you!
You must be 18 or over to participate.
For an application form, and terms and conditions for going on the Thrill Rides and Rollercoasters, please send an email to tp@liontv.co.uk or call 0208 846 2019
Deadline: 28/08/09
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
Investigation (working title)
CSI meets Crystal Maze.
Crime
Murder
Clues
Evidence
Everything adds up. Every piece of evidence is the next piece in the jigsaw puzzle of who dun it.
Do you think you could be the next Grissom, Mac or Heratio? Do you have what it takes? Can you work under pressure and get excited by solving crimes?
Then this is for you!
Be a detective. Crack open the case. Collect the evidence. Find the killer. Win the game!
To apply please send an email at laurenedelaporte@hotmail.com
Include your name, gender, age, profession and a picture of you to the email.
Institution: National Film and Television School
Deadline: 24/08/2009
Show type: pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Beaconsfield
New karaoke show
SINGERS WANTED FOR NEW KARAOKE GAMESHOW!
Do you love Karaoke? Are you a budding superstar waiting to be discovered? Or are you just game for a laugh?
If your idea of a great night out is heading down the karaoke bar, grabbing the mic, belting out a selection of the greatest hits and giving a spectacular performance, then we need you!
Bullseye Productions is looking for a group of friends, couples and individuals who love to sing to take part in a new show - talent not strictly necessary!
You will be competing to win an all expenses paid night out, so get in touch!
Contestants must be over 18 and based in London.
Contact us on karaoke@bullseyetv.co.uk for an application form NOW!
Deadline: 31st August 2009
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
Quiz Show Run Through
Are you an avid quizzer with a great general knowledge? Do you have two friends as quizzy as you? Do you fancy getting a glimpse of a potential new quiz before it goes on air?
We're looking for 2 teams of three avid quizzers to take part in a run through of an exciting new quiz we're developing for the BBC.
The run through will be taking place within the next two weeks in Manchester City Centre.
If you're interested and can have two mates you could bring along, you could win a (small) cash prize and have a great time!
Please contact Neil Clough by email: neilc@fftv.co.uk
Contestant call posted: 4 August
Deadline: 14.08.09
Show type: run through
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: No
Interview cities: Manchester
Eggheads - series 11
The hit BBC quiz show is back for the 11th series & we're looking for fun teams of 6 to take on our resident General Knowledge Goliaths!
If you and your family, friends or colleagues would like to challenge "The Eggheads", and possibly win a cash prize...
Contact us now!
Visit www.12yard.com/eggheads for an application online.
Alternatively you can email eggheads@12yard.com
All applicants must be 18 years or older.
Deadline: 03/03/10
Showtype: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Nationwide
Untitled new show from Tiger Aspect
Apply now for a new and exciting TV gameshow.
How much of your brain do you actually use?
Our new programme takes the traditional game show in a whole new direction.
Forget general knowledge. Forget specialist subjects. Forget opening the box.
This is the first show that tests the brain itself, not what you've learned.
We are looking for people who have great all round brain power and may not even know it. Are you excellent at problem solving, have an outstanding memory, or have perfect co-ordination?
Email us today with your contact details brain@tigeraspect.co.uk - as this is a show anyone could win.
Deadline: 30.09.09
Show type: series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Nationwide
Game Show Run Through
We're looking for quiz loving teams to take part in a series of game show run throughs at central London locations over the next few weeks.
The first one is Tuesday 9th June at 12:00 at a Central London location.
Couples must be warm, friendly and above all, love quizzing. You will be paid for having a fun few hours! You can even apply by yourself and we can possibly pair you up with somebody else.
Apply now and tell us about your team, what your relationship is, and if you have any previous gameshow experience.
Please only apply if you live within the London area.
Payment details: £50
E-mail christian.fletcher@twofour.co.uk and leave a telephone number.
Deadline: 30/06/09
Show type: Run Through
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Location: London
Family Cook Off
UKTV FOOD is looking for Britain's most talented cooking family.
Are your family meals legendary? Have your family recipes been passed down from generation to generation? Do you think you have the best home cooked food out there?
If the answer is YES then this is the cooking competition for you!
We are looking for 2 family members for each team who are desperate to show that their family's food is as good as it gets; nutritious, delicious, mouth watering, home cooked food that keeps you coming back for more!
For an application form and more information,
write to ryan.stowell@shine.tv
or apply on line at www.applyfortv.com/cookoff
Deadline: July '09
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Partly
Interview cities: Nationwide
Wogan's Perfect Recall
Do you have good general knowledge? Could you recall an answer if you'd heard it already? Would you like the chance to win up to £100,000? If the answer to these questions is YES YES YES then APPLY NOW!
For your chance to take part email your name, age, nearest big city and a contact number to: perfectrecall@RDFtelevision.com
Auditions will be held throughout June 2009.
Deadline: 30/08/09
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Partly
Interview cities: London
Deal or No Deal
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!
General information
FOR ALL BBC SHOWS
A general email address for contestants enquiries for BBC ONLY entertainment programmes is: entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk
CHANNEL 4 SHOWS
Specific contestant calls are regularly posted at www.channel4.com/takepart.
Fill in the online application form or write to:
Contestant Applications Bargain Hunt PO Box 229 Bristol BS99 7JN
See: http://www.channel4.co.uk/bigbrother/
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 72-75 Red Lion Street London WC1R 4NA
The application form for Countdown is now available online (Microsoft Word format only).
Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by emailing countdown@channel4.com or writing to:
Countdown The Television Centre Leeds West Yorkshire LS3 1JS
For audience tickets, call Annette Johnson on (0113) 2228457.
Apply via the website at www.channel4.com/deal
Visit www.12yard.com/eggheads to fill out an application form online.
Alternatively you can email: eggheads@12yard.com
Download an application form from the Going for Gold website or email gfg@fremantlemedia.com.
Fill in the online application form or write to:
Masterchef Goes Large PO Box 50405 London W8 4XF
Prospective contenders can fill in the online application form or write to:
Mastermind Room 4012 New Broadcasting House Oxford Road MANCHESTER M60 1SJ
For Mastermind Cymru, full details of how to apply are on the show's webpage.
This show is no longer in production.
This show no longer accepts contestant applications from members of the public. However, if you would like to be a "quickie bag challenger" or have a question for the chefs, you can still contact the show at the following address:
Ready Steady Cook PO Box 32678 LONDON W14 0YJ
You can also contact the show via their email address: readysteadycook@endemoluk.com
This programme is no longer in production.
Sun, Sea and Bargain Spotting:
Email bargains@reeftv.com
Email 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.
Send an email to weakestlink@bbc.co.uk or write to FREEPOST, THE WEAKEST LINK.
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?:
A web application form, and details of other ways of applying, can be found at the ITV Millionaire site.
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.
