Contestant Calls
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!
Control
Lucky Day TV are looking for keen quizzers to take part in a new quiz show pilot called Control. If you love a challenge, have a great quizzing skills and a pesonality to match please get in touch.
Contact: mark.james@luckydaytv.co.uk
Deadline: 2nd October 2009
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
Timeline
Lucky Day TV are looking for teams of three family members to take part in a pilot for a new series called Timeline. If you have a firm grasp of popular culture, a great memory for dates and a family who are well up for a challenge please contact us.
Contact: mark.james@luckydaytv.co.uk
Deadline: 2nd October 2009
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
Talent Television Pilot
Talent Television are looking for gameshow contestants to take part in a pilot taking place on 30th September in Maidstone. Please contact via email in first instance and we will telephone interview from there.
Contact: entertainment@talenttv.com
Deadline: 25 September 2009
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: not applicable
New BBC Show
Do you and your work mates always win the pub quiz?
Are you competitive, fun loving and up for a laugh?
Do you think you're up for the challenge of proving that your profession is the most intelligent?
The BBC are looking for groups of five work mates to take part in a run through of an exciting new general knowledge gameshow.
Two teams will be pitted against each other for the chance to win £100 and be crowned the UK's most intellectual work force.
The run-through will be taking place on Wednesday 16th September at Television Centre, London.
Think you can do the job? Fancy your chances?
Email sarahtimbury@live.co.uk NOW to apply.
Deadline: 16 September 2009
Show type: Run through
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
New BBC Quiz 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 who'd be available to take part in 2 run-throughs of an exciting new quiz we're developing for the BBC.
The run-throughs will be taking place on Thursday the 17th and Thursday 24th September in Manchester City Centre and there'll be a cash prize for the winners.
To apply, please contact Neil Clough by email: neilc@fftv.co.uk
Deadline: 17 September 2009
Show type: Run through
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: No
Interview cities: Manchester
Brand New Gameshow
Name some famous actors whose surname begins with M!
Name some cartoon characters beginning with the letter D!
Name countries beginning with the letter A!
If you enjoy this game you might like to take part in our brand new TV gameshow so please call us for a chat.
All you need is a good sense of humour plus a friendly and fun-loving personality!
Please call Jenny on 020 7855 7516 or email quiz@diverse.tv by Monday 21st September.
Deadline: 21 September 2009
Show type: pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
Family Gameshow
Does your family like to play games together?
Would you like to star in a brand new gameshow with your family?
We're looking for a fun-loving, outgoing family to take part in a TV pilot involving your family tree.
Ideally you will be part of a family across two or three generations - all willing to have fun & take part!
Your family can include relations of all ages: siblings, aunties, uncles, cousins, parents, grandparents and grandchildren.
Please call Jenny for a chat on 020 7855 7516 or email family@diverse.tv by Monday 21st September.
Deadline: 21 September 2009
Show type: pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
The Krypton Factor
Last year The Krypton Factor returned in style for the 21st Century. Now it’s your turn to prove you have the mental and physical abilities needed to become… Krypton Factor Champion 2010!
If you have super-quick mental prowess, outstanding general knowledge and the physical strength and speed to surpass all others - this is the challenge for you. We are looking for smart, athletic individuals to compete in the next series of The Krypton Factor, presented by Ben Shephard.
Auditions will be held in September across the UK.
If you can prove you can apply the skills needed to win please visit: www.itv.com/thekryptonfactor
Applicants must be 18 or over and a current legal resident of the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions apply. Deadline for applications is 17:00 on 16th September 2009. Good Luck!
Heads or Tails
YOU COULD WIN POTENTIALLY LIFE CHANGING MONEY!
Eyeworks are looking for contestants to take part in Head or Tails - the exciting new Gameshow where potentially life-changing money could be but a coin toss away.
This could be your chance to appear on national television and potentially win a huge cash prize by simply deciding: HEADS OR TAILS?
You don't have to be the brain of Britain to play. It's all about luck so don't delay, APPLY TODAY!
We will be holding auditions over the next 2/3 weeks so get your form in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
For an application form simply click on the link below:
http://82.69.187.149/HeadsorTails_APPLICATION_FORM.doc
Or email heads@eyeworks.tv
Or phone 0207 644 0064
Good Luck!
The Heads or Tails Contestant Team
Deadline: 13 September 2009
Show type: series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Newcastle
Total Wipeout - series 3
Do you want to be a contestant on BBC One's most extreme gameshow, Total Wipeout?
Do you think you have what it takes to defeat the Big Balls?
Or perhaps you fancy tackling the wrath of The Sweeper?
If you think you have what it takes to walk away with the cash prize in the awesome Wipeout Zone, we want to hear from you.
Age restriction: Applicants must be 18 years of age and over.
Availability: Applicants must be willing and able to travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, for filming.
To complete your application, please download the full application form from:
www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow/total_wipeout.shtml
Once you've completed it, please return the application form to us immediately!
Deadline: 31 October 2009
Show type: Returning series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Belfast, Newcastle, Glasgow
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
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/
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
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.
