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 Chase
The Chasers are back for a new series and are out to catch you!
A game of strategy, team work and courage, with a huge cash prize to be won!
However, getting that money home won’t be easy - 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?
If general knowledge is your forte, apply now! For an application form please email:
thechase@itv.com or visit www.itv.com/thechase
Series 3 auditions around the UK will be taking place soon, so get your application in ASAP!
All applicants must be 18+ and be resident in the UK.
Deadline: 15/10/10
Show type: Series 3
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Belfast, Glasgow, Newcastle, York, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol
Pointless
THE HIT BBC GAME SHOW HOSTED BY ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG!
Can you name a national park in Britain? Can you name a Meryl Streep movie? Can you name a Premiership football team?
If so, you could be in with a chance of winning thousands of pounds!
Could you trust your best friend, your Dad, your girlfriend or your work colleague under pressure?
We would like to hear from pairs who think they can take up the challenge!
Series 3 auditions are about to get underway for filming in July and August, so please apply ASAP!
If you want the opportunity to audition, please email
for an application form TODAY
or send a request for an application form to:
Pointless Application Request, Endemol UK, Shepherds Building Central, Charecroft Way, London, W14 0EE
(stating a return address)
We will use your information for the purposes of selecting contestants for the programme.
All applicants must be 18+ and be resident in the UK.
Deadline: 1st June 2010
Show type: 3rd series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: No
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
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
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.
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 0161 9520408 or email saralee.mullan@itv.com.
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
Fill in the online application form or write to:
Masterchef 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
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.
For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email saralee.mullan@itv.com.
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.
