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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-===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 [http://www.12yard.com/eggheads www.12yard.com/eggheads] for an application online.
-Alternatively you can email [mailto:eggheads@12yard.com eggheads@12yard.com]
-All applicants must be 18 years or older.
-'''Deadline:''' 07/08/09<br/>
-'''Showtype:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
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-===Knowitalls===
-Do you think you know it all?
-Could YOU impress OUR Knowitalls?
-A new and exciting BBC2 quiz show, Knowitalls, has just started a nationwide search for contestants. The team is looking for intelligent, articulate and confident groups of people who know each other and want to be crowned Knowitalls Champions 2009.
-Two teams of three people will go head to head to present handpicked subjects to our panel of experts and see who really is a Knowitall.
-Contact us NOW!
-Call: 0871 747 5200  or email: [mailto:knowitalls@bbc.co.uk knowitalls@bbc.co.uk]
-'''Deadline:''' 29/05/09<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London & Other Major Cities
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-===Who Dares Wins===
-The National Lottery ''Who Dares Wins'' returns to BBC One on Saturday nights and this is your chance to be a contestant!
-How many European capital cities could you name?
-Or how about Julia Roberts films?
-If you think you can list answers to questions like these, then you could be in with a chance. Contact us TODAY for an application form.
-Email: [mailto:applications@12yard.com applications@12yard.com]
-Or write to:
- Who Dares Wins Applications,
-Yard Productions,
- The Hub,
- Pacific Quay,
- Glasgow,
- G51 1DY
-There is no charge for requesting an application form via e-mail, although internet service provider's fees may apply.
-Applicants must be over 18yrs of age.
-'''Deadline:''' 27th May 2009<br/>
-'''Show type:''' series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
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-===Totally Saturday===
-Saturday Nights on BBC One are about to change . . .
-[[Graham Norton]] is hosting a brand new show and wants you to join him!
-We are looking for vibrant individuals, confident couples and enthusiastic families; anyone who would be up for the chance to win BIG prizes on prime time television.
-Change your Saturday nights and join Graham LIVE in studio.
-For information and an application form e-mail: [mailto:totallysaturday@bbc.co.uk totallysaturday@bbc.co.uk]
-Auditions start beginning of May!
-'''Deadline:''' 24 July 2009<br />
-'''Show type:''' Series<br />
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br />
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' No<br />
-'''Interview cities:''' London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow
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-===Untitled new family game show===
-Are you one of Britain's most competitive families? Do you approach games with a win at all costs mentality? Does Christmas involve thrashing each other at classic board games? Or summer holidays, playing sport on the beach? If so you might be the family we are looking for!
-We need families of four (two adults and two kids aged between 7-14), who are fit and ultra competitive, to take on extraordinary games that are literally out of this world!
-Up for the challenge?
-If so contact Juliet Redden on [mailto:Juliet.Redden@Silverriver.tv Juliet.Redden@Silverriver.tv] or call 0207 307 2720
-'''Deadline:''' 24 April 2009 <br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London<br/>
-'''Expenses paid?:''' Information not provided
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-===Are You an Egghead?===
-''Are You an Egghead?'' is returning to BBC2. Do you think you have what it takes to be the next General Knowledge Giant? Are you as clever as an Egghead? Do you have a wider general knowledge than a set of encyclopaedias? The hit BBC 2 quiz is looking for a new super brain to join the most prestigious group in British quiz show history.
-If you think you could call yourself an Egghead contact us TODAY for an application form.
-Email: [mailto:areyouanegghead@12yard.com areyouanegghead@12yard.com]
-Or write to: "Are You An Egghead?" Applications, 12 Yard Productions, 131-151 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 5BB.
-All applicants must be over 18yrs of age.
-'''Deadline:''' 1st May 2009<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Across the UK
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-===The Chase===
-Do you have the knowledge to go in to battle against one of the finest quiz brains in the Country?
-It's a game of strategy, team work and courage with a top prize of £100,000!
-But you will have to work for it, because standing in your way is The Chaser - a quiz genius whose mission is to ruin your day and send you home empty-handed. Can you outwit The Chaser? Or will you be caught?
-If you're good at general knowledge, with an outgoing personality and the nerve to take on the challenge apply now:
-E-mail: [mailto:thechase@itv.com thechase@itv.com]
-Applicants must be 18 or over and a UK resident currently living in the United Kingdom. Auditions will be held in May 2009.
-'''Deadline:''' 7 May 2009<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Pilot broadcast series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Partly<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London and Manchester
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-===Total Wipeout===
-Do you want to be a contestant on BBC One's 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, apply now.
-For more information and to apply go to: [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow/total_wipeout.shtml www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow/total_wipeout.shtml]
-'''Deadline:''' 30 April 2009<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Newcastle
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-===Mastermind===
-The BBC is looking for contestants to take part in the famous quiz show [[Mastermind]]. To make it easier for you to apply we're going to be holding auditions up and down the country starting from the end of February and continuing through the first 3 weeks of March so apply NOW!
-To become a contestant :
-Email: [mailto:mastermind@bbc.co.uk mastermind@bbc.co.uk]
-Apply Online: [http://www.bbc.co.uk/mastermind www.bbc.co.uk/mastermind]
-Or send a SAE to:
- Mastermind Applications,
- Room 4012,
- BBC Manchester,
- Oxford Road,
- Manchester,
- M60 1SJ
-(Applicants must be aged 18 or over)
-'''Deadline:''' 29 May 2009<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
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-===Divided===
-The makers of [[Golden Balls]] and [[Spin Star]] are looking for lively contestants to audition for a chance to be on Divided.
-Do you want to be part of an exciting new ITV1 game show, with the chance to win hundreds of thousands of pounds!?
-Could you trust two complete strangers? Have you got the ambition to Win?
-Auditions are about to get underway so please apply ASAP! We would like to hear from people who think they can take up the challenge!
-If you want the opportunity to apply email [mailto:dividedapplications@endemoluk.com dividedapplications@endemoluk.com] for an application form.
-All applicants must be 18+ and be resident in the UK.
-Further terms and conditions apply.
-'''Deadline''': 20 April 2009<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Nottingham, Glasgow, Newcastle, Bristol, Cardiff
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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]]:'''
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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:
+'''[[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
-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].
-Apply via the website at [http://www.channel4.com/deal www.channel4.com/deal]
+'''[[Pointless]]:'''
-'''[[Eggheads]]:'''
+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:
-Visit [http://www.12yard.com/eggheads www.12yard.com/eggheads] to fill out an application form online.
+ Pointless Applications
+ Endemol UK
-Alternatively you can email: [mailto:eggheads@12yard.com eggheads@12yard.com]
+ Shepherd's Building Central
+  Charecroft Way
-'''[[Going for Gold]]:'''
-Download an application form from [http://goingforgold.five.tv/studio_contestants.php the Going for Gold website] or email [mailto:gfg@fremantlemedia.com gfg@fremantlemedia.com].
-'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|Masterchef]]:'''
-Fill in the [http://apply.shinelimited.com/masterchef/ online application form] or write to:
- Masterchef Goes Large
-  PO Box 50405
   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]]:'''
-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: [mailto:readysteadycook@endemoluk.com readysteadycook@endemoluk.com]
-'''[[Stars in Their Eyes]]:'''
-This programme is no longer in production.
-'''[[Sun, Sea and Bargain Spotting]]:'''
-Email [mailto:bargains@reeftv.com bargains@reeftv.com]
 '''[[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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