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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-=== The National Lottery: In It To Win It and Who Dares Wins ===
-Yard Productions are looking for lively, intelligent and competitive contestants for their forthcoming National Lottery quiz shows
-Would you like the chance to win BIG money? We are holding nationwide auditions NOW! So, contact us TODAY for an application form.
-For “In It To Win It” email: [mailto:inittowinit@12yard.com inittowinit@12yard.com]
-For “Who Dares Wins” email: [mailto:whodareswins@12yard.com whodareswins@12yard.com]
-or call: 0800 032 0150.
-There is no charge for requesting an application form via e-mail, although internet service provider fees may apply.
-Calls are free from most landlines. Some networks and Mobile operators will charge for these calls. Lines close at midnight on 27th September 2012 for Who Dares Wins and 8th November 2012 for In It To Win It.
-The closing date for returning application forms for Who Dares Wins is 3rd October 2012 and for In It To Win It is 15th November 2012.
-Applications received after this date may not be considered.
-Applications are subject to the terms and conditions stated in the application form. All applicants must be aged 18 years and over and be legally resident and currently living in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
-r_show_deadline: As in advert
-r_show_type: Series
-interview_expenses: No
-show_expenses: Yes
-r_interview_cities: Nationwide
-r_fee_paid: Yes
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-=== Britain's Brightest ===
-BBC One is searching for BRITAIN'S BRIGHTEST.
-It’s not about your IQ; It’s not about your GK.
-Do you know all friends’ phone numbers? Finish any puzzle in 10 seconds flat? Know someone is telling the truth?
-We are scouring the nation for the Smartest and Brightest in Britain. Outsmart the whole country and you could win THOUSANDS.
-IT COULD BE YOU AND YOU DON’T EVEN KNOW.
-Please email [mailto:Brightest@RDFTelevision.com Brightest@RDFTelevision.com] for more details.
-All applicants must be over 18.
-'''Deadline''': 17/11/2012<br/>
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-=== Tipping Point ===
-Do you want the chance to win thousands of £’s? Have you got what it takes to beat The Machine?
-ITV’s hit game show Tipping Point hosted by Ben Shephard, is returning for a second series and we are on the lookout for contestants.
-We are searching for outgoing people who want the chance to win thousands of pounds using a combination of skill, judgement and chance.
-If you are over 18 and would like an application form please email [mailto:apply@RDFtelevision.com apply@RDFtelevision.com].
-'''Deadline''': 12/10/2012<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' UK<br/>
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-=== PING!!! Me ===
-Production company The Hatch, is looking for sexy, fun single male and females, to take part in a non-TX pilot for an exciting new dating show called PING Me!!!
-If you live in London and you’re aged between 20-30, looking for an alternative way of finding love and have a larger than life personality, then we want to hear from you!
-Interested? Then please email [mailto:contestants@shinegroup.tv contestants@shinegroup.tv] with a headshot and a full body photo with a sentence that best describes you. Please note we will only respond to successful applicants. If you haven’t heard back from us please assume you were unsuccessful. You must be over 18 to apply.
-'''Deadline''': 23/07/2012<br/>
-'''Show type:''' non-transmittable pilot<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London<br/>
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-=== It's Not Trivial To Me ===
-I need contestants for my new game show called "It's Not Trivial To Me". I like to think of it as an online game show for off-centered people.
-I need my contestants to have:<br>
-) a Skype connection with video (if they want to go bother a friend and use theirs, fine.)<br>
-) an ability to understand dry Midwestern American English (from me) and <br>
-) something that they wish to share with the rest of the world, which I'll explain in more detail to those who are interested; see below.
-Players will get a small "thank you for playing" gift (probably a gift card for a few downloadable songs, etc.) and the potential to win the LARGEST NON TANGIBLE GIFT IN GAME SHOW HISTORY! (And yeah, I'll have to explain that one, too.)
-What my contestants-to-be don't need is to travel to another city, or stand in a parking lot (oops, car park, sorry) or audition as wannabe "contestant number 1,000,0005" and talk to some contestant coordinator whose eyes are glazing over by the time you show up.
-You also don't need to be in the UK, either; I may have an American playing against someone from the UK, or maybe an Aussie or two. And Canadians & New Zealanders are always lurking about as well.
-People should also feel free to pass this on to someone who might be interested.
-I'd like prospective contestants to give me their Skype information, basic info about themselves, best times to contact them (GMT, CDT, etc.) and their favourite letter of the alphabet to: [mailto:itsnottrivialtome@gmail.com itsnottrivialtome@gmail.com]
-'''Deadline''': Ongoing<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Online series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' N/A (any internet connection)<br/>
 == General information ==
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 '''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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 '''[[Countdown]]:'''
-The application form for Countdown is now [http://www.channel4.com/programmes/countdown/articles/be-on-countdown 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:
- Countdown
- The Television Centre
- Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS3 1JS
-For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
-'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''
-Visit [http://www.channel4.com/programmes/deal-or-no-deal/articles/how-to-become-a-contestant http://www.channel4.com/programmes/deal-or-no-deal/articles/how-to-become-a-contestant] to be notified when applications are accepted.
-'''[[Eggheads]]:'''
-Visit [http://www.12yard.com/shows/eggheads 12yard.com/shows/eggheads] to fill out an application form online.
-Alternatively you can email: [mailto:eggheads@12yard.com eggheads@12yard.com]
 '''[[Masterchef Goes Large|MasterChef]]:'''
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 '''[[Mastermind]]:'''
-Prospective contenders can fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/mastermind/ifluploader/ online application form] or write to:
+Prospective contenders can email [mailto:mastermind.hth@hattrick.com mastermind.hth@hattrick.com].
- Mastermind
- Room 4012
- New Broadcasting House
- Oxford Road
- MANCHESTER
- M60 1SJ
 '''[[Pointless]]:'''
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 For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
-'''[[Who Wants to be a Millionaire?]]:'''
-If applications ever re-open, we can be sure they'll be at the [http://millionaire.itv.com/ ITV ''Millionaire'' site].
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