Contestant Calls

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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!''		''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 BBC1 Saturday Night Quiz Show===
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-	How many Tom Cruise movies can you name? Can you list all the signs of the zodiac?
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-	If you think you can list answers to questions like these, then we want to hear from you!
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-	Put your trivia to the test on this brand new BBC1 Quiz Show hosted by [[Nick Knowles]] for the chance to win BIG PRIZE MONEY!
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-	Got what it takes? Call us on 09011 27 27 27 or email [mailto:applications@12yard.com applications@12yard.com] by August 24th.
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-	Applicants must be over 18. Calls cost 25p from a BT landline. Mobiles and other networks may vary.
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-	=== QU12 ===
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-	QU12 is a series of 12 shows for 12 contestants plus a final to be filmed at 12 different locations in the coming months. The prizes are £100 per finalist and £1,000 for the winner, and if the shows are broadcast these amounts will be £1,000 and £10,000 respectively. No interviews etc, it is a quiz players show. Contestant and content led, not production and presenter-centric! There is a £20  entry. See [http://www.qu12.com www.QU12.com]  for details, email [mailto:steve_jm_kidd@yahoo.co.uk steve_jm_kidd@yahoo.co.uk] or telephone 07814 326 717.
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-	'''Closing date''': 12/12/07<br/>
-	'''Show type''': 12 show quiz<br/>
-	'''Interview expenses paid''': N/A<br/>
-	'''Show expenses paid''': No<br/>
-	'''Interview cities''': No interviews, just shows, 12 locations around UK
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-	=== 1 vs 100 ===
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-	BBC1's Saturday night quiz '''1 VERSUS 100''' is back!
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-	Are you a Quiz Whizz?
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-	Are you ready to pit your wits against others to win big money?
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-	THEN WE WANT YOU!
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-	For more details email: [mailto:1v100-3@endemoluk.com 1v100-3@endemoluk.com]
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-	Or write to:
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-	1v100
-	Shepherds Building Central
-	Charecroft Way
-	Shepherds Bush
-	W14 0EE
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-	We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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-	'''Closing date''': 01/09/07<br/>
-	'''Show type''': Quiz Series<br/>
-	'''Interview expenses paid''': No<br/>
-	'''Show expenses paid''': Yes<br/>
-	'''Interview cities''': Nationwide
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-	=== Identity===
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-	Do you have an uncanny ability to read people? Are you intuitive and enthusiastic? Would you like to appear on a brand new game show and be in with a chance of winning a big cash prize?
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-	If you answered "yes" and are over 18 then call: 09011 133 344
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-	Or email your name and contact details to: [mailto:identity@bbc.co.uk identity@bbc.co.uk]
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-	'''Closing date:''' 30/9/07<br>
-	'''Show type:''' Series<br>
-	'''Interview expenses paid:''' No<br>
-	'''Show expenses paid:''' Yes<br>
-	'''Interview cities''': Various
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-	=== Test the Nation ===
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-	Talent TV are seeking people who fall into any one of the following categories to take part in the next '''National IQ Test''' on August 27.
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-	*Former reality show contestant
-	*Surname of Robinson
-	*Surname of Wallace
-	*Removal Man
-	*Surgeon
-	*Clairvoyant
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-	If you fit into any of the above categories and would like to represent your group on television, you can download an application form from the [http://www.talenttv.com/contestants.php Talent TV website]. The application form is in PDF format.
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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]		A general email address for contestants enquiries for '''BBC ONLY''' entertainment programmes is: [mailto:entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk]
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		+	Contestant calls are posted at [http://bbc.co.uk/beonashow bbc.co.uk/beonashow].
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		+	There is also a separate [http://bbc.co.uk/cbbc/beonashow CBBC "Be on a show" page].
	'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''		'''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]]:'''		'''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
-	Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/antiques/tv_and_radio/bargainhunt_form.shtml online application form] or write to:	+	Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow/bargain_hunt_form.shtml online application form] or write to:
	Contestant Applications		Contestant Applications
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	Bristol		Bristol
	BS99 7JN		BS99 7JN
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-	'''[[Big Brother]]:'''
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-	See: http://www.channel4.co.uk/bigbrother/
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-	'''[[Best of Friends]]:'''
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-	To apply to be on the show, you must ask for an application form by writing to:
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-	Best of Friends
-	Talent TV Ltd.
-	Lion House
-	72-75 Red Lion Street
-	London
-	WC1R 4NA
	'''[[Countdown]]:'''		'''[[Countdown]]:'''
-	Contestants: write to Damian Eadie or Michael Wylie at:	+	The application form for Countdown is now [https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part/countdown available online].
-	The Television Centre	+	'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|MasterChef]]:'''
-	Leeds	+
-	West Yorkshire	+
-	LS3 1JS	+
-	Alternatively, call (0113) 2228453 or 09011 252566.	+	The [http://www.masterchef.com/ online application form] is available for a few months a year.
-	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].
-	Deal or No Deal is not currently seeking contestants. Sorry! Keep watching the show to see if this situation changes.	+	'''[[Pointless]]:'''
-	'''[[Let Me Entertain You]]:'''	+	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:
-	E-mail entertain@liontv.co.uk or phone 020 8846 2118 (calls charged at standard rate).	+	Pointless Applications
-		+	Endemol UK
-	'''[[Masterchef Goes Large]]:'''	+	Shepherd's Building Central
-		+	Charecroft Way
-	Fill in the [http://apply.shinelimited.com/masterchef/ online application form] or write to:	+
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-	Masterchef Goes Large	+
-	PO Box 50405	+
	London		London
-	W8 4XF	+	W14 0EE
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-	'''[[Mastermind]]:'''	+
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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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-	Mastermind	+
-	Room 4012	+
-	New Broadcasting House	+
-	Oxford Road	+
-	MANCHESTER	+
-	M60 1SJ	+
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-	For ''Mastermind Cymru'', full details of how to apply are on [http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/gwasanaethau/mastermindcymru/ the show's webpage].	+
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-	'''[[The Price is Right]]:'''	+
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-	This show is no longer in production.	+
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-	'''[[Ready Steady Cook]]:'''	+
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-	Send a self-addressed envelope with your details to:	+
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-	Ready Steady Cook	+
-	PO Box 32678	+
-	LONDON	+
-	W14 0YJ	+
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-	You can also contact the show via their email address: [mailto:readysteadycook@endemoluk.com readysteadycook@endemoluk.com]	+
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-	'''[[Stars in Their Eyes]]:'''	+
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-	This programme is no longer in production.	+
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-	'''[[Supermarket Sweep]]:'''	+
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-	If you're over 16 and wish to apply, email [mailto:sweep@talkbackthames.tv sweep@talkbackthames.tv]	+
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-	'''[[Test the Nation]]:'''	+
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-	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]]:'''
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	Email [mailto:universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk].		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.
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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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-	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].
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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!

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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.

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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.