Contestant Calls

Revision as of 18:16, 8 January 2010

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!

The Whole 19 Yards

EXCITING NEW ITV1 GAMESHOW

Do you have brains?
Do you have brawn?
Do you have both?

It doesn’t matter which you’ve got…you could win up to £100,000 on THE WHOLE 19 YARDS!

THE WHOLE 19 YARDS is looking for fabulous game show contestants to take part in a new and exciting ITV1 primetime entertainment show.

For your chance to be on the show email your full contact details and nearest major city to thewhole19yards@endemoluk.com

Do you think you have what it takes to go ……………….

THE WHOLE 19 YARDS?

All Applicants must be 18 or over and a permanent UK resident.

Deadline for Applications is Friday 5th February 2010 – applications submitted after this date may not be considered.

All details supplied will be used for the sole purpose of contestant selection of The Whole 19 Yards.

Deadline: 5 February 2010
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: UK-wide

Divided - Series 2

It's the quiz show they've all been talking about!

Divided, ITV1's hit game show hosted by Andrew Castle, is back and looking for lively contestants who want the chance to win a LIFE CHANGING SUM OF MONEY!

Could you trust two complete strangers? Have you got the ambition to WIN? Auditions for Series 2 are about to get underway so please apply ASAP!

We would like to hear from people who think they can take up the challenge! If you want the opportunity to apply email us TODAY for an application form:

dividedapplications@endemoluk.com

All applicants must be 18+ and be resident in the UK. Further terms and conditions apply.

Deadline: 29th January 2010
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: UK-wide

The Chase

The Chaser is back and out to get you!

A game of strategy, team work and courage with a huge cash prize to be won!

But standing in your way is The Chaser - one of the finest quiz brains in the country; an intellectually dominating quiz genius who'll chase you down in a tense and thrilling test of knowledge.

Do you have the nerve and ability to outwit The Chaser? Or will you be caught? It's time to run for your money!

If general knowledge is your forte, apply now: thechase@itv.com.

Deadline: 10th March 2010
Show type: Series

Britain's Cleverest Family

Do you have a high level of general knowledge? Does it run in the family? We're looking for intelligent and enthusiastic families to take part in a run through for a brand new quiz show in front of a major broadcaster. Each team must be made up of three family members, all from at least two generations (three generations is even better!). This could be any member from the family, from Nan and granddad, to aunts, uncles and cousins.

The run through will be taking place in west London on Monday 30th November and we will require you for a very short rehearsal in the days leading up to the run-through. If you're interested in taking part, please contact us by email.

We will cover £20 expenses for your family for the rehearsal and pay £100 expenses for the run-through and there will be a small prize on offer as well.

All applicants must be 14 years old and above and be London based (although we will consider people from just outside London)

Deadline: 20th November 2009
Show type: Run-through
Interview expenses paid?: Yes
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London

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

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

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

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.

Bargain Hunt:

Fill in the online application form or write to:

Contestant Applications
Bargain Hunt
PO Box 229
Bristol
BS99 7JN

Big Brother:

See: http://www.channel4.co.uk/bigbrother/

Countdown:

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 0161 9520408 or email saralee.mullan@itv.com.

Deal or No Deal:

Apply via the website at www.channel4.com/deal

Eggheads:

Visit www.12yard.com/eggheads to fill out an application form online.

Alternatively you can email: eggheads@12yard.com

Going for Gold:

Download an application form from the Going for Gold website or email gfg@fremantlemedia.com.

Masterchef:

Fill in the online application form or write to:

Masterchef Goes Large
PO Box 50405
London
W8 4XF

Mastermind:

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.

The Price is Right:

This show is no longer in production.

Ready Steady Cook:

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

University Challenge:

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.

For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email saralee.mullan@itv.com.

The Weakest Link:

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.

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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 Whole 19 Yards ===
+EXCITING NEW ITV1 GAMESHOW
+Do you have brains?<br/>
+Do you have brawn?<br/>
+Do you have both?
+It doesn’t matter which you’ve got…you could win up to £100,000 on THE WHOLE 19 YARDS!
+THE WHOLE 19 YARDS is looking for fabulous game show contestants to take part in a new and exciting ITV1 primetime entertainment show.
+For your chance to be on the show email your full contact details and nearest major city to [mailto:thewhole19yards@endemoluk.com thewhole19yards@endemoluk.com]
+Do you think you have what it takes to go ……………….
+THE WHOLE 19 YARDS?
+All Applicants must be 18 or over and a permanent UK resident.
+Deadline for Applications is Friday 5th February 2010 – applications submitted after this date may not be considered.
+All details supplied will be used for the sole purpose of contestant selection of
+The Whole 19 Yards.
+'''Deadline:''' 5 February 2010<br/>
+'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
+'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
+'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
+'''Interview cities:''' UK-wide
+----
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