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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-===Are You Smarter Than Your 10 Year Old?===
-Are you smarter than your 10 year old relative? If so, you could be in with a chance of winning a big cash prize!
-Sky 1's hit family quiz is back but this time the challenge is bigger than ever! We're looking for brave adults to take on - not only their 10 year old son, daughter, brother, sister, niece, nephew or grandchild - but also four of his or her school pals, answering questions based on the school syllabus.
-After two successful series, Noel Edmonds will once again be returning to the classroom to test how much we remember from our school days.
-Are you up for the challenge? Do you fancy the chance of winning big money? Can you outsmart a young family member at their homework? If your family are up for the challenge then apply now!
-For an application form call the contestant hotline 08700 625 095 (standard national rates apply) or e-mail us at [mailto:smarter@twofour.co.uk smarter@twofour.co.uk]. For further information please visit [http://www.sky.com/sky1 http://www.sky.com/sky1].
-'''Deadline:''' 06/07/09<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Partly<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Cardiff
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-===Wogan's Perfect Recall===
-Do you have good general knowledge? Could you recall an answer if you'd heard it already? Would you like the chance to win up to £100,000? If the answer to these questions is YES YES YES then APPLY NOW!
-For your chance to take part email your name, age, nearest big city and a contact number to: [mailto:perfectrecall@RDFtelevision.com perfectrecall@RDFtelevision.com]
-Auditions will be held throughout June 2009.
-'''Deadline:''' 30/08/09<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Partly<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London
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-===Brand new ITV1 gameshow===
-ITV1 has an exciting new game show! It's a race against the clock as you answer a series of questions for the chance to win a substantial cash prize. Everyone has the chance of winning the jackpot - it's not always the smartest player who walks away the winner!
-Contact us for an application form: [mailto:daisy.lilley@granadamedia.com daisy.lilley@granadamedia.com]
-Please read the terms and conditions at [http://www.itv.com/terms/ www.itv.com/terms/] before applying.  We may not respond to all applications.
-Auditions are taking place in London in May and early June.
-'''Deadline:''' Friday 29th May<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Partly<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London
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-===Guesstimation===
-An exciting brand new BBC1 Saturday night gameshow needs your family!
-Fancy guessing your way to a fantastic prize?
-Anyone can participate - you don't have to be a genius!
-We are looking for families of 5 to take part in this unique and fun experience. All applicants must be UK residents aged over 18. Your team can consist of any members of your family that fit these criteria.
-EMAIL US: [mailto:guess@endemoluk.com guess@endemoluk.com]
-OR WRITE TO US AT:
- Guesstimation
- Endemol UK PLC
- Shepherds Building Central
- Shepherds Bush
- London
- W14 0EE
-We are casting now so don't delay!
-'''Deadline:''' 30 June 2009 <br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Manchester / Birmingham / London / Newcastle
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-===Brand New Saturday Night Game show===
-Are you and your mates confident and competitive? Are you all up for fun physical challenges? Can you all hold your nerve when the going gets tough?
-The producers of "Total Wipeout", "Deal or No Deal", "The National Lottery's 1 vs 100" and "Goldenballs" are looking for people to take part in a brand new, exciting, pilot entertainment show for a major broadcaster.
-We're looking for mixed teams of 3 ultra-competitive people who have the confidence to test a range of their abilities in front of a live studio audience.
-It could be you and your mates / your work colleagues / your sports team / your family, who'll have to face a series of larger-than-life games.
-If you want to show off your winning streak then contact us for an application form.
-DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 22nd May 2009
-AUDITIONS: Saturday 23rd May in London
-Please note this show is a non broadcast pilot and will not be transmitted.
-Call 0844 576 8600 or email [mailto:atoapplications@endemoluk.com atoapplications@endemoluk.com] with the following details: NAME, AGE, LOCATION, OCCUPATION, CONTACT NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS.
-GOOD LUCK!
-The information provided by you will be used by Endemol UK and the broadcaster to help us in our contributor selection for this game show. The Production Company will ensure that any information provided for the purpose of producing the Programme will be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.  All information will be kept secure and treated as confidential.
-Applicants must be 18 or over and a UK resident currently living in the United Kingdom.
-Calls made from landlines will be charged at 5p per minute. Calls from mobiles may vary so please contact your service provider for further details.
-'''Deadline:''' Friday 22nd May <br/>
-'''Show type:''' Gameshow Pilot<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Partly<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London
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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:''' Birmingham 20th May, Cardiff 21st May, Newcastle 27th May, Edinburgh 28th May, Bournemouth 29th May, Cambridge 1st June, Manchester 2nd June, Liverpool 3rd June, London various dates.
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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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-===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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-===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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-=== 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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