Contestant Calls

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===Pointless===
 
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THE HIT BBC GAME SHOW HOSTED BY ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG!
 
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Can you name a national park in Britain?
 
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Can you name a Meryl Streep movie?
 
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Can you name a Premiership football team?
 
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If so, you could be in with a chance of winning thousands of pounds!
 
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Could you trust your best friend, your Dad, your girlfriend or your work colleague under pressure?
 
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We would like to hear from pairs who think they can take up the challenge!
 
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Series 3 auditions are about to get underway for filming in July and August, so please apply ASAP!
 
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If you want the opportunity to audition, please email
 
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[mailto:gameshow@endemoluk.com gameshow@endemoluk.com]
 
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for an application form TODAY
 
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or send a request for an application form to:
 
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Pointless Application Request,
 
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We will use your information for the purposes of selecting contestants for the programme.
 
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All applicants must be 18+ and be resident in the UK.
 
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'''Deadline:''' 1st June 2010<br/>
 
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'''Show type:''' 3rd series<br/>
 
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'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
 
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'''Show expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
 
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===Hero===
 
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NEW EXCITING QUIZ SHOW
 
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The makers of [[Who Dares Wins]] and [[In It to Win It]] are looking for a HERO but not just any hero…
 
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A QUIZ SHOW HERO.
 
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Is there a cause close to your heart?
 
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Someone who works tirelessly for others in your community?
 
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Or a group crying out for help?
 
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We are looking for some extra special contestants to take part in a new extra special quiz show.
 
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Your general knowledge could change someone else’s life forever……….
 
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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 [mailto:hero@12yard.com hero@12yard.com] with your contact details including a daytime telephone number, age and nearest major city.
 
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'''Deadline:''' 31.07.10<br/>
 
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'''Show type:''' one-off<br/>
 
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'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
 
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'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
 
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'''Interview cities:''' Nationally
 
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=== Only Connect series 4 ===
 
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Only Connect; the quiz where general knowledge meets lateral thinking. Presentable are looking for contestants for series four of their popular BBC Four quiz.
 
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Teams of three will be pitted against each other to fight for the right to call themselves Only Connect champions!
 
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To request an application email [mailto:contestants@presentable.co.uk contestants@presentable.co.uk] including a telephone number.
 
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If you applied for a previous series, but were unsuccessful, you are welcome to apply again for the new series.
 
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All applicants must be aged 18+ and U.K. residents.
 
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Deadline: 9/6/10<br>
 
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Show type: Series<br>
 
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Interview expenses paid?: No<br>
 
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Show expenses paid?: Yes<br>
 
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Interview cities: Regional centres around the UK<br>
 
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=== Deal or No Deal ===
 
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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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'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
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Specific contestant calls are regularly posted at [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/index.html www.channel4.com/takepart].  
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Specific contestant calls are regularly posted [https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part on this page].  
'''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
'''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
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'''[[Big Brother]]:'''
 
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See: http://www.channel4.co.uk/bigbrother/
 
'''[[Countdown]]:'''
'''[[Countdown]]:'''
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The application form for Countdown is now [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/countdown.html available online] (Microsoft Word format only).
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The application form for Countdown is now [https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part/countdown available online].
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Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by emailing [mailto:countdown@channel4.com countdown@channel4.com] or writing to:
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Countdown
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The [http://www.masterchef.com/ online application form] is available for a few months a year.
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The Television Centre
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For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:saralee.mullan@itv.com saralee.mullan@itv.com].
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'''[[Mastermind]]:'''
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'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''
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Prospective contenders can email [mailto:mastermind.hth@hattrick.com mastermind.hth@hattrick.com].
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Apply via the website at [http://www.channel4.com/deal www.channel4.com/deal]
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'''[[Pointless]]:'''
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'''[[Eggheads]]:'''
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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:
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Visit [http://www.12yard.com/eggheads www.12yard.com/eggheads] to fill out an application form online.
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Pointless Applications
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Prospective contenders can fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/entertainment/mastermind/contestant_appform.shtml online application form] or write to:
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This show is no longer in production.
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'''[[Ready Steady Cook]]:'''
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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:
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'''[[University Challenge]]:'''
'''[[University Challenge]]:'''
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Email [mailto:universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk].  
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For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:saralee.mullan@itv.com saralee.mullan@itv.com].
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'''[[The Weakest Link]]:'''
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Send an email to [mailto:weakestlink@bbc.co.uk weakestlink@bbc.co.uk] or write to FREEPOST, THE WEAKEST LINK.
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'''[[Who Wants to be a Millionaire?]]:'''
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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].  
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For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
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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

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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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