Contestant Calls

Revision as of 15:43, 10 December 2023

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!

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 on this page.

Bargain Hunt:

Fill in the online application form or write to:

Contestant Applications
Bargain Hunt
PO Box 229
Bristol
BS99 7JN

Countdown:

The application form for Countdown is now available online.

MasterChef:

The online application form is available for a few months a year.

Mastermind:

Prospective contenders can email mastermind.hth@hattrick.com.

Pointless:

Pairs of players will wish to download the application form (MS Word), or write to:

Pointless Applications
Endemol UK
Shepherd's Building Central
Charecroft Way
London
W14 0EE

University Challenge:

Email universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk.

Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply.

For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com.

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.

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 ''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!''
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-===New BBC Quiz Run Through===
-Are you an avid quizzer with a great general knowledge? Do you have two friends as quizzy as you? Do you fancy getting a glimpse of a potential new quiz before it goes on air?
-We're looking for 2 teams of three avid quizzers who'd be available to take part in 2 run-throughs of an exciting new quiz we're developing for the BBC.
-The run-throughs will be taking place on Thursday the 17th and Thursday 24th September in Manchester City Centre and there'll be a cash prize for the winners.
-To apply, please contact Neil Clough by email: [mailto:neilc@fftv.co.uk neilc@fftv.co.uk]
-'''Deadline:''' 17 September 2009<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Run through<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Manchester
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-===Brand New Gameshow===
-Name some famous actors whose surname begins with M!
-Name some cartoon characters beginning with the letter D!
-Name countries beginning with the letter A!
-If you enjoy this game you might like to take part in our brand new TV gameshow so please call us for a chat.
-All you need is a good sense of humour plus a friendly and fun-loving personality!
-Please call Jenny on 020 7855 7516 or email [mailto:quiz@diverse.tv quiz@diverse.tv]
-by Monday 21st September.
-'''Deadline:''' 21 September 2009<br/>
-'''Show type:''' pilot<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London
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-===Family Gameshow===
-Does your family like to play games together?
-Would you like to star in a brand new gameshow with your family?
-We're looking for a fun-loving, outgoing family to take part in a TV pilot involving your family tree.
-Ideally you will be part of a family across two or three generations - all willing to have fun & take part!
-Your family can include relations of all ages: siblings, aunties, uncles, cousins, parents, grandparents and grandchildren.
-Please call Jenny for a chat on 020 7855 7516 or email [mailto:family@divese.tv family@divese.tv] by Monday 21st September.
-'''Deadline:''' 21 September 2009<br/>
-'''Show type:''' pilot<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London
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-===The Krypton Factor===
-Last year The Krypton Factor returned in style for the 21st Century. Now it’s your turn to prove you have the mental and physical abilities needed to become… Krypton Factor Champion 2010!
-If you have super-quick mental prowess, outstanding general knowledge and the physical strength and speed to surpass all others - this is the challenge for you.
-We are looking for smart, athletic individuals to compete in the next series of The Krypton Factor, presented by Ben Shephard.
-Auditions will be held in September across the UK.
-If you can prove you can apply the skills needed to win please visit:  [http://www.itv.com/games/gameshows/thekryptonfactor/applicationform/default.html www.itv.com/thekryptonfactor]
-Applicants must be 18 or over and a current legal resident of the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions apply. Deadline for applications is 17:00 on 16th September 2009. Good Luck!
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-===Heads or Tails===
-YOU COULD WIN POTENTIALLY LIFE CHANGING MONEY!
-Eyeworks are looking for contestants to take part in Head or Tails - the exciting new Gameshow where potentially life-changing money could be but a coin toss away.
-This could be your chance to appear on national television and potentially win a huge cash prize by simply deciding: HEADS OR TAILS?
-You don't have to be the brain of Britain to play. It's all about luck so don't delay, APPLY TODAY!
-We will be holding auditions over the next 2/3 weeks so get your form in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
-For an application form simply click on the link below:<br/>[http://82.69.187.149/HeadsorTails_APPLICATION_FORM.doc http://82.69.187.149/HeadsorTails_APPLICATION_FORM.doc]
-Or email [mailto:heads@eyeworks.tv heads@eyeworks.tv]
-Or phone 0207 644 0064
-Good Luck!
-The Heads or Tails Contestant Team
-'''Deadline:''' 13 September 2009<br/>
-'''Show type:''' series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Newcastle
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-===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:
-[http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow/total_wipeout.shtml 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<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Returning series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Belfast, Newcastle, Glasgow
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-===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 [http://www.12yard.com/eggheads www.12yard.com/eggheads] for an application online.
-Alternatively you can email [mailto:eggheads@12yard.com eggheads@12yard.com]
-All applicants must be 18 years or older.
-'''Deadline:''' 03/03/10<br/>
-'''Showtype:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
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-===Untitled new show from Tiger Aspect===
-Apply now for a new and exciting TV gameshow.
-How much of your brain do you actually use?
-Our new programme takes the traditional game show in a whole new direction.
-Forget general knowledge.  Forget specialist subjects.  Forget opening the box.
-This is the first show that tests the brain itself, not what you've learned.
-We are looking for people who have great all round brain power and may not even know it.  Are you excellent at problem solving, have an outstanding memory, or have perfect co-ordination?
-Email us today with your contact details [mailto:brain@tigeraspect.co.uk brain@tigeraspect.co.uk] - as this is a show anyone could win.
-'''Deadline:''' 30.09.09<br>
-'''Show type:''' series<br>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes <br>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
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-=== 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!
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 A general email address for contestants enquiries for '''BBC ONLY''' entertainment programmes is: [mailto:entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk]
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://bbc.co.uk/beonashow bbc.co.uk/beonashow].
+There is also a separate [http://bbc.co.uk/cbbc/beonashow CBBC "Be on a show" page].
 '''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
-Specific contestant calls are regularly posted at [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/index.html www.channel4.com/takepart].
+Specific contestant calls are regularly posted [https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part on this page].
 '''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
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   Bristol
   BS99 7JN
-'''[[Big Brother]]:'''
-See: http://www.channel4.co.uk/bigbrother/
-'''[[Best of Friends]]:'''
-To apply to be on the show, you must ask for an application form by writing to:
- Best of Friends
- Talent TV Ltd.
- Lion House
--75 Red Lion Street
- London
- WC1R 4NA
 '''[[Countdown]]:'''
-The application form for Countdown is now [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/countdown.html available online] (Microsoft Word format only).
+The application form for Countdown is now [https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part/countdown available online].
-Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by emailing [mailto:countdown@channel4.com countdown@channel4.com] or writing to:
+'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|MasterChef]]:'''
- Countdown
+The [http://www.masterchef.com/ online application form] is available for a few months a year.
- The Television Centre
- Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS3 1JS
-For audience tickets, call Annette Johnson on (0113) 2228457.
+'''[[Mastermind]]:'''
-'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''
+Prospective contenders can email [mailto:mastermind.hth@hattrick.com mastermind.hth@hattrick.com].
-Apply via the website at [http://www.channel4.com/deal www.channel4.com/deal]
+'''[[Pointless]]:'''
-'''[[Eggheads]]:'''
+Pairs of players will wish to [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/beonashow/pointless_seven download the application form] (MS Word), or write to:
-Visit [http://www.12yard.com/eggheads www.12yard.com/eggheads] to fill out an application form online.
+ Pointless Applications
+ Endemol UK
-Alternatively you can email: [mailto:eggheads@12yard.com eggheads@12yard.com]
+ Shepherd's Building Central
+  Charecroft Way
-'''[[Going for Gold]]:'''
-Download an application form from [http://goingforgold.five.tv/studio_contestants.php the Going for Gold website] or email [mailto:gfg@fremantlemedia.com gfg@fremantlemedia.com].
-'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|Masterchef]]:'''
-Fill in the [http://apply.shinelimited.com/masterchef/ online application form] or write to:
- Masterchef Goes Large
-  PO Box 50405
   London
- W8 4XF
+  W14 0EE
-'''[[Mastermind]]:'''
-Prospective contenders can fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/entertainment/mastermind/contestant_appform.shtml 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 [http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/gwasanaethau/mastermindcymru/ the show's webpage].
-'''[[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: [mailto:readysteadycook@endemoluk.com readysteadycook@endemoluk.com]
 '''[[University Challenge]]:'''
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 Email [mailto:universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk 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''.
+Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply.
-'''[[The Weakest Link]]:'''
-Send an email to [mailto:weakestlink@bbc.co.uk 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 [http://millionaire.itv.com/millionaire/audition.php ITV ''Millionaire'' site].
+For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
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