Contestant Calls

Revision as of 18:45, 5 November 2006

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!

Supermarket Sweep

The popular trolley-dash game is coming back and pairs of contestants are now being sought. Your partner can be anyone, from a neighbour to a relative, so long as you know them!

If you're over 16 and wish to apply, you can call the contestant hotline number on 020 7691 5606, leaving your name, age and address, or email sweep@talkbackthames.tv

Speculation

Contestants wanted for an exciting new TV game show hosted by Les Dennis for five TV.

From the makers of Deal or No Deal, this is a brand new game of nerve, strategy and luck with the opportunity to win thousands of pounds!

To apply (over 18s only), email: lescontestants@endemoluk.com

Alternatively, to appear in the audience, email: lesaudience@endemoluk.com

Closing date: Apply ASAP
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid: No
Show expenses paid: Yes

Interview cities: To be confirmed

Sudo-Q

Are you a fan of Sudoku? Do you enjoy general knowledge quizzes? If you answered YES then we want to hear from you.

BBC One if looking for teams of 2 people to compete in Sudo-Q, a fun, new and exciting quiz show presented by Eamonn Holmes.

If you are interested in taking part and are over 18, please call: 09011 110 849 (calls cost 25p).

Or email your name and phone number to: sudoku@bbc.co.uk

Deal or No Deal

Call the contestant hotline on: 09013 263 244

Calls cost 75p per minute from a standard BT landline.

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

Big Brother:

See: http://www.channel4.co.uk/bigbrother/

Countdown:

Contestants: write to Damian Eadie or Michael Wylie at:

The Television Centre
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS3 1JS

Alternatively, call (0113) 2228453 or 09011 252566.

For audience tickets, call Annette Johnson on (0113) 2228457.

Deal or No Deal:

Contestant hotline: 09013 263 244, calls cost 75p from a standard landline.

Let Me Entertain You:

E-mail entertain@liontv.co.uk or phone 020 8846 2118 (calls charged at standard rate).

Masterchef Goes Large:

Fill in the online application form or write to:

Masterchef Goes Large
PO Box 50405
London
W8 4XF

Mastermind:

Prospective contenders can fill in the 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 the show's webpage.

The Price is Right:

Email for an application form via: priceisright@talkbackthames.tv

Ready Steady Cook:

Send a self-addressed envelope with your details to:

Ready Steady Cook
PO Box 32678
LONDON
W14 0YJ

You can also contact the show via their email address: readysteadycook@endemoluk.com

Stars in Their Eyes:

You need to write for an application form:

Stars in Their Eyes
Granada Television
Quay Street
Manchester M60 9EA

Test the Nation:

Appeals for people to take part in the studio are posted on the BBC Test the Nation site and an application form can be downloaded from there.

The Weakest Link:

Send an email to theweakestlink@bbc.co.uk or write to FREEPOST, THE WEAKEST LINK.

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?:

TV trailers are run before and during the contestant selection phone-in competitions.

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