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.
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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!
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 quiz@diverse.tv by Monday 21st September.
Deadline: 21 September 2009
Show type: pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
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 family@divese.tv by Monday 21st September.
Deadline: 21 September 2009
Show type: pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
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: 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!
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:
http://82.69.187.149/HeadsorTails_APPLICATION_FORM.doc
Or email heads@eyeworks.tv
Or phone 0207 644 0064
Good Luck!
The Heads or Tails Contestant Team
Deadline: 13 September 2009
Show type: series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Newcastle
4 Cooks Went to Market (working title)- BBC 1 Pilot
Do you love to cook? Do people say your food's good enough to sell?
Would you like to make some money from your culinary skills?
We're making a new food show pilot for BBC1 and we are currently looking for fun, lively couples (friends/partners/colleagues/relatives) to take part. We're looking for people with a flair for cooking who've also got an eye for spotting a gap in the market. Do you think you have what it takes to create the next great selling idea, like cupcakes, pies or smoothies?
Please only apply if you are a keen amateur cook.
Applicants have to be London based, and available to film on the 2nd September. Over 18's only.
To find out more e-mail us on samrees-jones@splashmediatv.co.uk and tell us a bit about yourself and why you'd like to be on the show.
Deadline: 21 August 2009
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
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:
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
Show type: Returning series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Belfast, Newcastle, Glasgow
That's My Kid
Zodiak Television are looking for outgoing and friendly families for a PILOT episode of their new primetime entertainment show That's My Kid. We're looking for several families made up of MUM, DAD and KID.
ALL KIDS MUST BE BETWEEN 4½ & 5½ YEARS OLD.
If your family is up for a FUN challenge and are available at the beginning of September, get in touch as soon as possible!
Auditions to be held week commencing 17th August and you MUST be free either the 26/27 August, and the 2nd and 13th of September.
Email lorry.powles@zodiakentertainment.com or phone 07719 558 981.
Deadline: 25/08/09
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
The Guillotine
*Deadline extended*
Zodiak Entertainment is looking for contestants for brand new pilot show, The Guillotine.
Are you good at word games? Do you enjoy word association? Please email sarah.timbury@bullseyetv.co.uk for an application form now.
Filming will take place abroad so all entrants will need to have a valid passport.
Auditions are being held Thursday 27th and Friday 28th August so return your form ASAP!
Deadline: 28/08/09
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
Untitled Family Game Show
Lion Television is looking for thrill seekers to take part in a brand new prime-time family game show with a twist!
If you love Thrill Rides and Rollercoasters, have a big personality and think you've got what it takes to tackle some crazy challenges in a bid to win some cash, then we want to hear from you!
You must be 18 or over to participate.
For an application form, and terms and conditions for going on the Thrill Rides and Rollercoasters, please send an email to tp@liontv.co.uk or call 0208 846 2019
Deadline: 28/08/09
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
New karaoke show
SINGERS WANTED FOR NEW KARAOKE GAMESHOW!
Do you love Karaoke? Are you a budding superstar waiting to be discovered? Or are you just game for a laugh?
If your idea of a great night out is heading down the karaoke bar, grabbing the mic, belting out a selection of the greatest hits and giving a spectacular performance, then we need you!
Bullseye Productions is looking for a group of friends, couples and individuals who love to sing to take part in a new show - talent not strictly necessary!
You will be competing to win an all expenses paid night out, so get in touch!
Contestants must be over 18 and based in London.
Contact us on karaoke@bullseyetv.co.uk for an application form NOW!
Deadline: 31st August 2009
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London
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 www.12yard.com/eggheads for an application online.
Alternatively you can email eggheads@12yard.com
All applicants must be 18 years or older.
Deadline: 03/03/10
Showtype: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Nationwide
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 brain@tigeraspect.co.uk - as this is a show anyone could win.
Deadline: 30.09.09
Show type: series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Nationwide
Wogan's Perfect Recall
Do you have good general knowledge? Could you recall an answer if you'd heard it already? Would you like the chance to win up to £100,000? If the answer to these questions is YES YES YES then APPLY NOW!
For your chance to take part email your name, age, nearest big city and a contact number to: perfectrecall@RDFtelevision.com
Auditions will be held throughout June 2009.
Deadline: 30/08/09
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Partly
Interview cities: London
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
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/
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 72-75 Red Lion Street London WC1R 4NA
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 Annette Johnson on (0113) 2228457.
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
Download an application form from the Going for Gold website or email gfg@fremantlemedia.com.
Fill in the online application form or write to:
Masterchef Goes Large 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
For Mastermind Cymru, full details of how to apply are on the show's webpage.
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.
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.
