Contestant Calls

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.

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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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-=== Only Connect ===
-From Presentable, the makers of [[Late Night Poker]], an intelligent new quiz show for BBC 4 presented by [[Victoria Coren]].
-We are looking for teams of 3 people to take part in a pilot show to be recorded at the end of January in Cardiff.
-You'll have excellent general knowledge, an appetite for thinking laterally and a keen eye for spotting connections.
-If you are interested in taking part and are over 18 years old, please e-mail: [mailto:contestants@presentable.co.uk contestants@presentable.co.uk]
-Closing date: Friday, 11th January 2008<br>
-Show type: Pilot<br>
-Interview expenses paid: No<br>
-Show expenses paid: Yes
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-=== Big Kidz ===
-Families wanted for exciting new CBBC TV show. Does your family have what it takes to star in a new CBBC game show? Do you want to play games and win prizes?
-We're looking for fun-loving families to take part in our hilarious new game show where kids have to be grown ups and grown ups have to be kids!
-This is a family show and we want the whole family to muck in and help each other out. So we’re looking for families with energetic kids aged between 8 and 13 years old and equally energetic parents/guardians.
-Filming would take place over three days in the family home and there are fab prizes up for grabs.
-Contact [mailto:apply@bigkidz.tv apply@bigkidz.tv] or call 020 7644 0042 for an application form. Places are filling fast so call now to avoid disappointment.
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-===Brainbox===
-Does your brain need a workout?
-Are you a fan of brain exercises such as Sudoku, Logic Puzzles, Word Searches and Memory Games?
-If you answered YES then we want to hear from YOU!
-BBC TWO is looking for people to compete in BRAINBOX, a high jeopardy new quiz show that will test your mental agility, nerve and skill in a series of brain flexing challenges.
-Could you be the next BRAINBOX?
-If you are interested in taking part and are over 18 years old call<br>
-22 33 77<br>
-(calls cost 25p from a BT Landline, other operators and mobiles may vary)
-or email your name, age, number, occupation and county to<br>
-[mailto:brainbox@bbc.co.uk brainbox@bbc.co.uk]
-Please state where you heard about this advert.
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-===Duel===
-From Gallowgate TV, the co-producers of the hit ITV1 show PokerFace, comes a brand new Saturday night quiz show.
-We are looking for lively contestants with nerves of steel who want to try their wits at winning a big cash prize.
-To complete an application form please visit: http://www.gallowgatetv.com/contestants
-or call: 020 7297 8297
-or email: [mailto:contestants@gallowgatetv.com contestants@gallowgatetv.com]
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-=== QU12 ===
-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.
-'''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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-=== 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]]:'''
-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
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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 Damian Eadie or Michael Wylie at:
+'''[[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
-Or call (0113) 2228453 or 09011 252566.
+'''[[Mastermind]]:'''
-For audience tickets, call Annette Johnson on (0113) 2228457.
-'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''
-Deal or No Deal is not currently seeking contestants. Sorry! Keep watching the show to see if this situation changes.
-'''[[Let Me Entertain You]]:'''
-E-mail entertain@liontv.co.uk or phone 020 8846 2118 (calls charged at standard rate).
+Prospective contenders can email [mailto:mastermind.hth@hattrick.com mastermind.hth@hattrick.com].
-'''[[Masterchef Goes Large]]:'''
+'''[[Pointless]]:'''
-Fill in the [http://apply.shinelimited.com/masterchef/ online application form] or write to:
+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:
-  Masterchef Goes Large
+  Pointless Applications
-  PO Box 50405
+  Endemol UK
+ Shepherd's Building Central
+ Charecroft Way
   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]]:'''
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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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