Contestant Calls

Revision as of 10:27, 7 February 2007 (view source) Jturner (Talk | contribs) (→General information) ← Older edit		Current revision as of 15:43, 10 December 2023 (view source) Davidbod (Talk | contribs) (→SEALED BIDS)
(386 intermediate revisions not shown)
Line 9:		Line 9:
	''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!''		''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!''
-	----
-	===Gameshow Marathon===
-
-	ITV1's Gameshow Marathon is back!
-
-	We are looking for past contestants who have appeared on any of the following shows and would be interested in talking to us about their experience as part of the new series of ITV1's Gameshow Marathon:
-
-	*The Price Is Right
-	*Blockbusters
-	*Blankety Blank
-	*The Golden Shot
-	*Name That Tune
-	*Mr and Mrs
-	*Play Your Cards Right
-	*Bullseye
-
-	Do you have a funny story? Did you win the jackpot? Maybe you lost the star prize and went home with the consolation prize. Whatever the story we want to hear from you!
-
-	E-mail us at: [mailto:gameshow@itv.com gameshow@itv.com] or call our Gameshow Marathon Hotline on 020 7261 3807.
-
-	'''Closing date:''' 15/4/07<br>
-	'''Show type:''' Series<br>
-	'''Interview expenses paid:''' No<br>
-	'''Show expenses paid:''' No<br>
-	'''Interview cities''': Various
-	----
-
-	===Mums and Sons===
-
-	Yummy mummys and their sons for an exciting new reality gameshow series for MTV UK, the winners of the show will win a fantastic amount of money!
-
-	We're looking for party-loving, outgoing and spirited people. You can be blood or step related. The son must be 18 years or over, Mums should be 50 years or younger.
-
-	For your chance to win the cash email us your contact details and a recent photo to [mailto:mumsandsons@tigeraspect.co.uk mumsandsons@tigeraspect.co.uk].
-
-	'''Closing date:''' 30/03/07<br>
-	'''Show type:''' Series<br>
-	'''Interview expenses paid:''' No<br>
-	'''Show expenses paid:''' No<br>
-	'''Interview cities''': Nationwide
-	----
-
-	===Golden Balls===
-
-	We are currently looking for contestants for a brand new, electrifying, major game show called Golden Balls. It's presented by Jasper Carrott and offers players the chance to win a massive cash prize.
-
-	Can you use your powers of persuasion to bluff and lie your way to the massive cash prize? If so we want to hear from you. Email [mailto:PlayGoldenBalls@endemoluk.com PlayGoldenBalls@endemoluk.com] or call 0871 871 0782.
-
-	We will be holding auditions all over the country in the next couple of weeks so we're looking for potential contestants to apply right now. Applicants must be 18 years or over
-
-	'''Closing date:''' 20/04/07<br>
-	'''Show type:''' Series<br>
-	'''Interview expenses paid:''' No<br>
-	'''Show expenses paid:''' Yes<br>
-	'''Interview cities''': London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow
-	----
-
-	===Brainteaser===
-
-	Would you like the chance to win up to £3000?  We are looking for contestants for Channel 5's lunch time quiz show Brainteaser. You must be over 18 to apply and be prepared to travel to Bristol for your appearance. Unfortunately we are unable to cover travel expenses.
-
-	If you would like to apply, please send an e-mail to [mailto:brainteaser@endemoluk.com brainteaser@endemoluk.com] from which you will be sent an application form. Please complete the application in full and return it with a recent photograph of yourself to either the above e-mail address or the postal address quoted on the application form.
-
-	'''Closing date:''' 28/02/07<br>
-	'''Show type:''' Series<br>
-	'''Interview expenses paid:''' No<br>
-	'''Show expenses paid:''' No<br>
-	'''Interview cities''': Telephone interviews
-	----
-
-	===Eggheads===
-
-	The hit BBC quiz show is back for a 7th series & we're looking for fun teams of 6 to take on our resident General Knowledge Goliaths! If you and your colleagues, friends or family would like to challenge "The Eggheads", and possibly win big money!
-
-	Contact us now: visit [http://www.12yard.com/eggheads www.12yard.com/eggheads] for an application online.
-
-	Alternatively call us on 020 7432 2489<br>
-	Or email: [mailto:eggheads@12yard.com eggheads@12yard.com]
-
-	All applicants must be aged 18 and over
-
-	'''Closing date:''' 28/02/07<br>
-	'''Show type:''' Series<br>
-	'''Interview expenses paid:''' No<br>
-	'''Show expenses paid:''' Yes<br>
-	'''Interview cities''': All of UK
-	----
-
-	=== 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!
	----		----
Line 110:		Line 20:
	A general email address for contestants enquiries for '''BBC ONLY''' entertainment programmes is: [mailto:entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk]		A general email address for contestants enquiries for '''BBC ONLY''' entertainment programmes is: [mailto:entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk]
-	'''[[Big Brother]]:'''	+	Contestant calls are posted at [http://bbc.co.uk/beonashow bbc.co.uk/beonashow].
-	See: http://www.channel4.co.uk/bigbrother/	+	There is also a separate [http://bbc.co.uk/cbbc/beonashow CBBC "Be on a show" page].
-	'''[[Best of Friends]]:'''	+	'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
-	To apply to be on the show, you must ask for an application form by writing to:	+	Specific contestant calls are regularly posted [https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part on this page].
-	Best of Friends	+	'''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
-	Talent TV Ltd.	+
-	Lion House	+
-	72-75 Red Lion Street	+
-	London	+
-	WC1R 4NA	+
-	'''[[Countdown]]:'''	+	Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow/bargain_hunt_form.shtml online application form] or write to:
-	Contestants: write to Damian Eadie or Michael Wylie at:	+	Contestant Applications
		+	Bargain Hunt
		+	PO Box 229
		+	Bristol
		+	BS99 7JN
-	The Television Centre	+	'''[[Countdown]]:'''
-	Leeds	+
-	West Yorkshire	+
-	LS3 1JS	+
-	Alternatively, call (0113) 2228453 or 09011 252566.	+	The application form for Countdown is now [https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part/countdown available online].
-	For audience tickets, call Annette Johnson on (0113) 2228457.	+	'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|MasterChef]]:'''
-	'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''	+	The [http://www.masterchef.com/ online application form] is available for a few months a year.
-	Deal or No Deal is not currently seeking contestants. Sorry! Keep watching the show to see if this situation changes.	+	'''[[Mastermind]]:'''
-	'''[[Let Me Entertain You]]:'''	+	Prospective contenders can email [mailto:mastermind.hth@hattrick.com mastermind.hth@hattrick.com].
-	E-mail entertain@liontv.co.uk or phone 020 8846 2118 (calls charged at standard rate).	+	'''[[Pointless]]:'''
-	'''[[Masterchef Goes Large]]:'''	+	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:
-	Fill in the [http://apply.shinelimited.com/masterchef/ online application form] or write to:	+	Pointless Applications
-		+	Endemol UK
-	Masterchef Goes Large	+	Shepherd's Building Central
-	PO Box 50405	+	Charecroft Way
	London		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]]:'''	+
-		+
-	Send a self-addressed envelope with your details to:	+
-		+
-	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]	+
-		+
-	'''[[Stars in Their Eyes]]:'''	+
-		+
-	This programme is no longer in production.	+
-		+
-	'''[[Supermarket Sweep]]:'''	+
-		+
-	If you're over 16 and wish to apply, email [mailto:sweep@talkbackthames.tv sweep@talkbackthames.tv]	+
-		+
-	'''[[Test the Nation]]:'''	+
-		+
-	Appeals for people to take part in the studio are posted on [http://www.bbc.co.uk/testthenation/audience.shtml the BBC ''Test the Nation'' site] and an application form can be downloaded from there.	+
	'''[[University Challenge]]:'''		'''[[University Challenge]]:'''
-	Email [mailto:universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk]. Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply.	+	Email [mailto:universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk].
-	'''[[The Weakest Link]]:'''	+	Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply.
-		+
-	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?]]:'''	+
-		+
-	TV trailers are run before and during the contestant selection phone-in competitions.	+
		+	For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
	<!---		<!---
Line 223:		Line 84:
	--->		--->
		+	----
		+	{{applications}}

---

Current 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.