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!

Hero

NEW EXCITING QUIZ SHOW

The makers of Who Dares Wins and In It to Win It are looking for a HERO but not just any hero…

A QUIZ SHOW HERO.

Is there a cause close to your heart?

Someone who works tirelessly for others in your community?

Or a group crying out for help?

We are looking for some extra special contestants to take part in a new extra special quiz show.

Your general knowledge could change someone else’s life forever……….

If you would like to opportunity to be a real life hero then we need to hear from you. If this is you, email us now at hero@12yard.com with your contact details including a daytime telephone number, age and nearest major city.

Deadline: 31.07.10
Show type: one-off
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Nationally

Only Connect series 4

Only Connect; the quiz where general knowledge meets lateral thinking. Presentable are looking for contestants for series four of their popular BBC Four quiz.

Teams of three will be pitted against each other to fight for the right to call themselves Only Connect champions!

To request an application email contestants@presentable.co.uk including a telephone number.

If you applied for a previous series, but were unsuccessful, you are welcome to apply again for the new series.

All applicants must be aged 18+ and U.K. residents.

Deadline: 9/6/10
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Regional centres around the UK

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

Contestant calls are posted at bbc.co.uk/beonashow.

There is also a separate CBBC "Be on a show" page.

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

Masterchef:

Fill in the online application form or write to:

Masterchef
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

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.