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!
Pointless - series 4
A Remarkable Production for BBC Two.
Can you name a Top 40 single released by The Beatles? Can you name a John Travolta movie? Can you name a Grand Slam winning tennis player? If so, you could be in with a chance of winning big money!
Four pairs of contestants will be pitted against each other as their general knowledge skills are put to the test.
Could you trust your friend, your mum, your boyfriend or your work colleague under pressure? We would like to hear from pairs of people who think they can take up the challenge.
Auditions will take place from November for filming in January and February 2011, so get in touch now.
Age limit: Applicants must be 18 years of age and over, and a resident of the UK.
To apply: request an email application form by email: gameshow@endemoluk.com
By post:
Pointless 4 Applications Endemol UK Shepherds Building Central Charecroft Way London W14 0EE
We will use your information for the purpose of selecting contestants for the programme.
Deadline: 6 December 2010
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Nationwide
Brand New Saturday Night Game Show!
Endemol, the producers of ‘Total Wipeout’, ‘101 Ways To Leave a Game Show’ and ‘The Whole 19 Yards’ are looking for teams of three people to take part in an exciting new game show for Saturday night on BBC One.
Each show sees contestants face a series of mental and physical challenges as they battle to win a major cash prize. Your team, all of whom must be over 18 years old, can be best mates, could be work colleagues, may even be family.
If you all like a challenge and can keep your nerve when the pressure’s on, we want to here from you!
If you and your team would like to apply to be a contestant then email your name to: saturdaynight@endemoluk.com
Or send your name and address to:
Saturday Night
Endemol UK
Unit 1.3 The Hub
Pacific Drive,
Glasgow
G51 1EA
Deadline: 10/12/10
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow
Channel 4 quiz show looking for contestants – UK
Zeppotron Limited is making a brand new adventure style quiz show pilot for Channel 4 and we are looking for contestants to take part.
Fancy your chances on the quiz show with a difference? Where you will have your chance to pit yourself against the elements and each other as well as test your knowledge?
The show where the smartest are rewarded but ALL have the chance to win.
Contestants must have a basic level of fitness, be 18 or over, be legally resident in the UK and live in the Greater London region.
You must be available for filming on the 11th and 12th December 2010.
We are holding auditions for contestants NOW in the London area.
Please e-mail adventurequiz@endemoluk.com for an application form.
Deadline: 14/12/10
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London or within easy travelling distance of London
Brand new game show
Want to play for big money? We are looking for energetic, dynamic and responsive pairs of people to take part in an exciting, high profile BRAND NEW entertainment series for a major terrestrial TV Channel! This would be a great opportunity for you and a partner to test your logic and intuition in a compelling and lively new format.
You don’t have to be a brainbox, though, and you will have the opportunity to win a substantial Cash Prize! Anyone can apply. Pairs of participants can include couples, lovers, best friends, work colleagues or family members. However, you both must be willing parties and over the age of 18.
Intrigued? Enthusiastic enough to apply? If you are interested in taking part in this exciting new series then please contact Paul on 020 7908 5086 or email participants@tvshowchallenge.com to register.
We will be holding special events in London to meet potential participants, further details of which will follow.
Deadline: 14/11/10
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
Exit Strategy
BRAND NEW EXCITING GAMESHOW NEEDS YOU!
Have you got a strategic head on your shoulders? Do you pride yourself on your manipulation skills? Can you bluff your way to victory?
If the above applies, and you also have a keen sense of general knowledge then we want to hear from you!
We are looking for out-going people to take part in this brand new game of trickery, deceit and nerve.
Get in touch at: gameshow@objectiveproductions.com now!
Deadline: 17/09/10
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Central London
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
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
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 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 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.
