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.
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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!
Only Connect - Series 3
Only Connect, the cunning quiz that combines general knowledge with lateral thinking, is back for a third series to be transmitted in early 2010.
Presentable are looking for teams of three players who share a common passion, ability or profession, to pool their combined wits to solve fiendish conundrums and vexing puzzles.
To request an application form please email contestants@presentable.co.uk including a contact telephone number. The deadline is midnight on Tuesday Nov 10th 2009 so get in touch as soon as possible.
If you’ve applied for a previous series but were unsuccessful, you’re welcome to apply again for the new series. Auditions will be held in regional centres throughout the UK.
All applicants must be aged 18 or above and be UK residents.
Deadline: 10 November 2009
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Around the UK
Quiz Show Run Through
Do you have great general knowledge? Are you charismatic and can talk up a storm on any given subject? Do you fancy getting a glimpse of a potential new quiz before it goes on air?
We're looking for vibrant, colourful contestants to come and take part in a run-through of an exciting new quiz we're developing for a major channel.
The run-through will be taking place on Thursday the 22nd of October in Manchester City Centre. If you're interested and available, please contact Neil Clough by email: neilc@fftv.co.uk
Deadline: 21 October 2009
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: No
Interview cities: Manchester
Take Me Out
Single guys and girls! Want to be on TV? Fancy a hot date?
Take Me Out, ITV1’s new dating show could help you find the guy or girl of your dreams. Prepare to be turned on….and taken out!
Comedian Paddy McGuinness will play matchmaker and guide single ladies and a whole host of potential single men in pursuit of their perfect partner.
The aim of the show is to match a single man with one of 30 women from across the UK. The man enters the studio and announces just his name, age and where he is from. Each of the girls has a light in front of them, and if they decide the guy is not for them, they switch it off. The women continue to rule themselves in or out as the suitor reveals more about himself, before he eventually chooses one to go on a date.
Many of the girls will stay on the series until they find the man of their dreams! All of the guys will be spoilt for choice as they finally narrow it down to one lucky girl!
Do you, or someone you know, want to be on TV and need a little help to find love and romance?
We are casting NOW so please apply ASAP for your chance to be on Take Me Out!
Email: takemeout@talkbackthames.tv
Or phone: 020 7691 6050
Or visit: www.itv.com/takemeout
Deadline: October 2009
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Various
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
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.
