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!
The Chaser
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
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.
