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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-===Brainboxes required!===
-Are you smarter than the average contestants? We're looking for a team to tackle two new formats being piloted for a major TV channel.
-In each show, a team of three contestants - who already know each other - take on various games testing word power, numerical ability, memory, logic and a little quiz knowledge.
-At the moment, we're looking for one team to try out a professional run-through of the formats on Friday 15th February in the Feltham area (near Heathrow).
-'''PLEASE NOTE:''' Your team of 3 must have a mix of men and women. People who have been on quiz shows before are very welcome to apply.
-Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed, and taxis can be laid on if you are in the local area if required.
-To apply, please email [mailto:contestants@ukgameshows.com contestants@ukgameshows.com] with your contact details and a few sentences about each of your team mates. Please put "BRAIN QUIZ" in the subject line of your email.
-'''Deadline''': 31st January 2008<br>
-'''Show type''': Pilot<br>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': Yes<br>
-'''Interview cities''': By telephone<br>
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-===Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old?===
-Think you're smarter than a ten year old? Noel Edmonds and Dick and Dom are back to host Sky One's biggest and most exciting entertainment show and you could be part of it!
-Auditioning for You Smarter Than A Ten Year Old? couldn't be easier. You can visit www.skyone.co.uk/smarter for details on how to apply or for an instant appliction form you can email or call us on the details below.
-Get that back to us as soon as you can and we will take it from there.
-To apply to be a contestant on the next series, Call or email NOW: 08700 625 095* or [mailto:smarter@twofour.co.uk smarter@twofour.co.uk]
-* Calls are charged at standard network rate and you must be 18 years old to apply. Or visit [http://www.skyone.co.uk/smarter www.skyone.co.uk/smarter]
-'''Deadline''': 17th February 2008<br/>
-'''Show type''': Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br/>
-'''Interview cities''': Nationwide<br/>
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-===Eggheads===
-The hit BBC quiz show is back for an 9th series & we're looking for fun teams of 6 to take on our resident General Knowledge Goliaths! We will be coming to a city near you soon to hold auditions!
-If you and your family, friends or colleagues would like to challenge "The Eggheads", and possibly win BIG MONEY contact us NOW!
-Visit [http://www.12yard.com/eggheads www.12yard.com/eggheads] to fill out an application form online.
-Alternatively you can email: [mailto:eggheads@12yard.com eggheads@12yard.com]
-'''Deadline''': 1st July 2008<br/>
-'''Show type''': Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?''': Partly<br/>
-'''Interview cities''': UK cities<br/>
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-===Don't Forget the Lyrics!===
-Do you know your Beatles from your Take That or your Kylie from your Elvis? Do you have a good knowledge of song lyrics? Are you the King or Queen of karaoke?
-If so, your ability to remember the lyrics to famous songs could win you £Tons Of Cash Apply Now!
-Call: 0207 751 7364<br>
-Email: [mailto:lyrics@RDFMedia.com lyrics@RDFMedia.com]<br>
-Or apply online at www.meontv.co.uk
-'''Deadline''': 30th Jan 2008<br/>
-'''Show type''': Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?''': Partly<br/>
-'''Interview cities''': Edinburgh, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester<br/>
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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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-=== 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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