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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-===Quiz Show Run Through===
-Are you an avid quizzer with a great general knowledge? Do you have two friends as quizzy as you? Do you fancy getting a glimpse of a potential new quiz before it goes on air?
-We're looking for 2 teams of three avid quizzers to take part in a run through of an exciting new quiz we're developing for the BBC.
-The run through will be taking place within the next two weeks in Manchester City Centre.
-If you're interested and can have two mates you could bring along, you could win a (small) cash prize and have a great time!
-Please contact Neil Clough by email: [mailto:neilc@fftv.co.uk neilc@fftv.co.uk]
-'''Contestant call posted:''' 4 August<br/>
-'''Deadline:''' 14.08.09<br/>
-'''Show type:''' run through<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Manchester
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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:''' 03/03/10<br/>
-'''Showtype:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
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-===Untitled new show from Tiger Aspect===
-Apply now for a new and exciting TV gameshow.
-How much of your brain do you actually use?
-Our new programme takes the traditional game show in a whole new direction.
-Forget general knowledge.  Forget specialist subjects.  Forget opening the box.
-This is the first show that tests the brain itself, not what you've learned.
-We are looking for people who have great all round brain power and may not even know it.  Are you excellent at problem solving, have an outstanding memory, or have perfect co-ordination?
-Email us today with your contact details [mailto:brain@tigeraspect.co.uk brain@tigeraspect.co.uk] - as this is a show anyone could win.
-'''Deadline:''' 30.09.09<br>
-'''Show type:''' series<br>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes <br>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
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-===Game Show Run Through===
-We're looking for quiz loving teams to take part in a series of game show run throughs at central London locations over the next few weeks.
-The first one is Tuesday 9th June at 12:00 at a Central London location.
-Couples must be warm, friendly and above all, love quizzing. You will be paid for having a fun few hours!  You can even apply by yourself and we can possibly pair you up with somebody else.
-Apply now and tell us about your team, what your relationship is, and if you have any previous gameshow experience.
-Please only apply if you live within the London area.
-Payment details: £50
-E-mail [mailto:christian.fletcher@twofour.co.uk christian.fletcher@twofour.co.uk] and leave a telephone number.
-'''Deadline''': 30/06/09<br/>
-'''Show type''': Run Through<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?''': Yes<br/>
-'''Location''': London
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-===Family Cook Off===
-UKTV FOOD is looking for Britain's most talented cooking family.
-Are your family meals legendary? Have your family recipes been passed down from generation to generation? Do you think you have the best home cooked food out there?
-If the answer is YES then this is the cooking competition for you!
-We are looking for 2 family members for each team who are desperate to show that their family's food is as good as it gets; nutritious, delicious, mouth watering, home cooked food that keeps you coming back for more!
-For an application form and more information,
-write to [mailto:ryan.stowell@shine.tv ryan.stowell@shine.tv]
-or apply on line at [http://www.applyfortv.com/cookoff  www.applyfortv.com/cookoff]
-'''Deadline''': July '09<br/>
-'''Show type''': Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?''': Partly<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide
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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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-=== 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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