Contestant Calls

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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!''		''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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-	===The Bank Job===
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-	From the producers of [[The Million Pound Drop]], Channel 4 introduces…. THE BANK JOB.
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-	Get rich... and get out.
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-	Could you pull off the ultimate bank heist live on tv?
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-	This is a new event coming soon to Channel 4. Set in a real bank, players will compete across the week to take money out of the vault. And at the end of the week someone will be leaving the bank with a life changing fortune.
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-	The only way to unlock a chance to apply for the show is by playing The Bank Job online game at [http://www.channel4.com/bankjob http://www.channel4.com/bankjob].
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-	For all the news and instant updates follow us at:
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-	[http://www.facebook.com/TheBankJob http://www.facebook.com/TheBankJob] and [http://twitter.com/thebankjob http://twitter.com/thebankjob]
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-	'''Deadline:''' 6 January 2012<br/>
-	'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-	'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-	'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes
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-	===Blockbusters===
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-	The TV quiz show BLOCKBUSTERS is back!
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-	TalkbackTHAMES is on the lookout for contestants to take part in a brand new series of the popular TV quiz show ‘Blockbusters’ for Challenge TV.
-	We are looking for outgoing people with good general knowledge and bags of enthusiasm to take part in the show that proves or disproves that two heads are better than one! You can play as a solo contestant or as a pair with a friend or relative.
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-	If you are over 18 APPLY NOW by emailing [mailto:blockbusters@talkbackthames.tv blockbusters@talkbackthames.tv]
	== General information ==		== General information ==
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	'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''		'''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]]:'''		'''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
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	'''[[Countdown]]:'''		'''[[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 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:saralee.mullan@itv.com saralee.mullan@itv.com].	+	'''[[Mastermind]]:'''
-	'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''	+	Prospective contenders can email [mailto:mastermind.hth@hattrick.com mastermind.hth@hattrick.com].
-	Visit [http://www.channel4.com/deal www.channel4.com/deal] to fill out an application form online.	+	'''[[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 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
-	'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|MasterChef]]:'''	+
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-	Fill in the [http://apply.shinelimited.com/masterchef/ online application form] or write to:	+
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-	Masterchef	+
-	PO Box 50405	+
	London		London
-	W8 4XF	+	W14 0EE
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-	'''[[Mastermind]]:'''	+
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-	Prospective contenders can fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/entertainment/mastermind/contestant_appform.shtml online application form] or write to:	+
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-	Mastermind	+
-	Room 4012	+
-	New Broadcasting House	+
-	Oxford Road	+
-	MANCHESTER	+
-	M60 1SJ	+
	'''[[University Challenge]]:'''		'''[[University Challenge]]:'''
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	Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply.		Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply.
-	For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:saralee.mullan@itv.com saralee.mullan@itv.com].	+	For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
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-	'''[[The Weakest Link]]:'''	+
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-	Send an email to [mailto:weakestlink@bbc.co.uk weakestlink@bbc.co.uk] or write to FREEPOST, THE WEAKEST LINK.	+
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-	'''[[Who Wants to be a Millionaire?]]:'''	+
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-	A web application form, and details of other ways of applying, can be found at the [http://millionaire.itv.com/beacontestant.php ITV ''Millionaire'' site].	+
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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!

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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.

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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.