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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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=== Chefs in the City ===
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Hamma & Glamma productions are looking for amateur cooks to take part in a brand new show for UKTV Food. Do you make a particular meal better than anyone? Have you dicovered the secret to an unbeatable shepherd's pie? Or maybe you've invented a totally unique recipe? If you'd like to meet the experts and try your skills in a professional kitchen, or know someone who'd love the challenge, we want to hear from you! We are looking for contributors who are non professional cooks who have a very special dish. We also want to know something about your background.
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Please contact cooks@hammaglamma.com for an application form.
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Deadline: 10th Oct 2008<br/>
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Show type: Series<br/>
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Interview expenses paid?: Partly<br/>
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Show expenses paid?: Yes<br/>
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Interview cities: Edinburgh, Leeds, London
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=== New LIVE Quiz show for Five ===
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Are you good at general knowledge?
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Would you like the chance to win cash on a new LIVE daily TV quiz show?
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TalkbackTHAMES have been commissioned to make a new LIVE, daily general knowledge quiz show for Five, to be transmitted at lunchtime in the former [[Brainteaser]] slot.
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The show will be on screen from mid-October and will have an initial run of three months. If successful, its run will be extended. The show will be made at our studios in central London.
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Each show will start with four contestants, and through a series of three rounds we will have a winner who receives a cash prize. They will also be able to return on the next show to defend their title.
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Auditions are being held soon throughout the country so email now for an application form at fivequiz@talkbackthames.tv .
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Deadline: 19/12/2008 <br/>
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Show type: Series<br/>
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Interview expenses paid?: No <br/>
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Show expenses paid?: Partly
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===The QI Test===
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The makers of the popular comedy panel show [[QI]] are happy to announce that they are developing a new daytime version of the show.  To that end they would love to hear from interested members of the public who would like the chance to appear as contestants.  All those who are keen to show off their love of trivia, urban myth and fact for facts sake should apply here!
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We are currently looking for contestants who are happy to appear in our development  run-thru's in September and in our studio pilot in October.
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For more information and an application form please contact Willy Norton at the following email address:  william.norton@talkbackthames.tv
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Legal notice: please note that any offer of an opportunity to participate is subject to written contract.
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Deadline: 30/09/09<br/>
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Show type: Pilot<br/>
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Interview expenses paid?: No<br/>
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Show expenses paid?: Partly<br/>
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Interview cities: London
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===Eggheads===
===Eggheads===

Revision as of 17:19, 25 September 2008

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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.

Contents

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!


Chefs in the City

Hamma & Glamma productions are looking for amateur cooks to take part in a brand new show for UKTV Food. Do you make a particular meal better than anyone? Have you dicovered the secret to an unbeatable shepherd's pie? Or maybe you've invented a totally unique recipe? If you'd like to meet the experts and try your skills in a professional kitchen, or know someone who'd love the challenge, we want to hear from you! We are looking for contributors who are non professional cooks who have a very special dish. We also want to know something about your background.

Please contact cooks@hammaglamma.com for an application form.

Deadline: 10th Oct 2008
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: Partly
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Edinburgh, Leeds, London


New LIVE Quiz show for Five

Are you good at general knowledge?

Would you like the chance to win cash on a new LIVE daily TV quiz show?

TalkbackTHAMES have been commissioned to make a new LIVE, daily general knowledge quiz show for Five, to be transmitted at lunchtime in the former Brainteaser slot.

The show will be on screen from mid-October and will have an initial run of three months. If successful, its run will be extended. The show will be made at our studios in central London.

Each show will start with four contestants, and through a series of three rounds we will have a winner who receives a cash prize. They will also be able to return on the next show to defend their title.

Auditions are being held soon throughout the country so email now for an application form at fivequiz@talkbackthames.tv .

Deadline: 19/12/2008
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Partly


The QI Test

The makers of the popular comedy panel show QI are happy to announce that they are developing a new daytime version of the show. To that end they would love to hear from interested members of the public who would like the chance to appear as contestants. All those who are keen to show off their love of trivia, urban myth and fact for facts sake should apply here!

We are currently looking for contestants who are happy to appear in our development run-thru's in September and in our studio pilot in October.

For more information and an application form please contact Willy Norton at the following email address: william.norton@talkbackthames.tv

Legal notice: please note that any offer of an opportunity to participate is subject to written contract.

Deadline: 30/09/09
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Partly
Interview cities: London


Eggheads

The hit BBC quiz show is back for an 9th series & we're looking for fun teams of 6 to take on our resident General Knowledge Goliaths! We will be coming to a city near you soon to hold auditions!

If you and your family, friends or colleagues would like to challenge "The Eggheads", and possibly win BIG MONEY contact us NOW!

Visit www.12yard.com/eggheads to fill out an application form online.

Alternatively you can email: eggheads@12yard.com

Deadline: 1st July 2008
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Partly
Interview cities: UK cities


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!


General information

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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

CHANNEL 4 SHOWS

Specific contestant calls are regularly posted at www.channel4.com/takepart.

Bargain Hunt:

Fill in the online application form or write to:

Contestant Applications
Bargain Hunt
PO Box 229
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 
72-75 Red Lion Street
London
WC1R 4NA 

Countdown:

The application form for Countdown is now available online (Microsoft Word format only).

Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by emailing countdown@channel4.com or writing to Damian Eadie or Michael Wylie at:

Countdown
The Television Centre
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS3 1JS

Or call (0113) 2228453 or 09011 252566.

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

Deal or No Deal:

Deal or No Deal is not currently seeking contestants. Sorry! Keep watching the show to see if this situation changes.

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:

This show is no longer in production.

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:

This programme is no longer in production.

Supermarket Sweep:

If you're over 16 and wish to apply, email sweep@talkbackthames.tv

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.

University Challenge:

Email 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.

The Weakest Link:

Send an email to 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 ITV Millionaire site.


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