Contestant Calls
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.
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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!
What Am I Worth?
Mono Television are in the last stages of developing a brand new quiz show for the BBC. We are presenting our quiz to BBC Commissioners at London's BBC Studios on Tuesday 19th February at 16.00.
We are looking to find 7 quiz show enthusiasts to volunteer to play the part of contestants in the final run through at the BBC.
Preferably you will have taken part in local quizzes or have previously competed on a TV Game show.
We are looking for London based volunteers only who are between 21 & 45.
This is a very exciting opportunity to be involved in the pivotal stages of TV Production. We are looking for out going, confident players who have a good grasp of general knowledge and regularly enjoy watching game shows. We are looking for London based contestants only.
Our presentation for the BBC will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday 19th. However prior to this presentation we will also need to run through the quiz at Mono TV on the morning of Tuesday 19th. Therefore we will need you to be available from 11am until 5 pm on Tuesday 19th February. We will also need you to be available for a quick run through on Tuesday 12th February.
Schedule on Tuesday 19th February 2008:
11.00: Contestants, Presenter and Production to practice quiz run-through at Mono TV (London, Waterloo)
16.00: Contestants, Presenter and Production to Present and run through quiz at BBC Studios (London).
Everyone who takes part will be given top priority to take part as a contestant (and the chance to win big money) should the show be commissioned.
To apply please contact: Fleur Fekkes on fleur@monotv.co.uk or 0207 202 2456.
This Time Tomorrow
THIS TIME TOMORROW is an exciting new BBC National Lottery pilot. We're looking for contestants now.
Are you a Kylie fan or a football fanatic? Then you could win a fantastic cash prize!
If you think you have what it takes to outwit the competition email NOW for an application form. We are auditioning NOW!
Email: ThisTimeTomorrow@bbc.co.uk
Deadline: 16th February 2008
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Partly
Interview cities: To be confirmed
Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old?
Think you're smarter than a ten year old? Noel Edmonds and Dick and Dom are back to host Sky One's biggest and most exciting entertainment show and you could be part of it!
Auditioning for You Smarter Than A Ten Year Old? couldn't be easier. You can visit www.skyone.co.uk/smarter for details on how to apply or for an instant appliction form you can email or call us on the details below.
Get that back to us as soon as you can and we will take it from there.
To apply to be a contestant on the next series, Call or email NOW: 08700 625 095* or smarter@twofour.co.uk
- Calls are charged at standard network rate and you must be 18 years old to apply. Or visit www.skyone.co.uk/smarter
Deadline: 17th February 2008
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Interview cities: Nationwide
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
Brainbox Challenge
Does your brain need a workout?
Are you a fan of brain exercises such as Sudoku, Logic Puzzles, Word Searches and Memory Games?
If you answered YES then we want to hear from YOU!
BBC TWO is looking for people to compete in BRAINBOX, a high jeopardy new quiz show that will test your mental agility, nerve and skill in a series of brain flexing challenges.
Could you be the next BRAINBOX?
If you are interested in taking part and are over 18 years old call
09011 22 33 77
(calls cost 25p from a BT Landline, other operators and mobiles may vary)
or email your name, age, number, occupation and county to
brainbox@bbc.co.uk
Please state where you heard about this advert.
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
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.
Fill in the online application form or write to:
Contestant Applications Bargain Hunt PO Box 229 Bristol BS99 7JN
See: http://www.channel4.co.uk/bigbrother/
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
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 is not currently seeking contestants. Sorry! Keep watching the show to see if this situation changes.
E-mail entertain@liontv.co.uk or phone 020 8846 2118 (calls charged at standard rate).
Fill in the online application form or write to:
Masterchef Goes Large PO Box 50405 London W8 4XF
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.
This show is no longer in production.
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
This programme is no longer in production.
If you're over 16 and wish to apply, email sweep@talkbackthames.tv
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.
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.
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.
