Contestant Calls

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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.

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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!


Are You an Egghead?

Are You an Egghead? is returning to BBC2. Do you think you have what it takes to be the next General Knowledge Giant? Are you as clever as an Egghead? Do you have a wider general knowledge than a set of encyclopaedias? The hit BBC 2 quiz is looking for a new super brain to join the most prestigious group in British quiz show history.

If you think you could call yourself an Egghead contact us TODAY for an application form.

Email: areyouanegghead@12yard.com

Or write to: "Are You An Egghead?" Applications, 12 Yard Productions, 131-151 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 5BB.

All applicants must be over 18yrs of age.

Deadline: 22 May 2009
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Across the UK


The Chase

Do you have the knowledge to go in to battle against one of the finest quiz brains in the Country?

It's a game of strategy, team work and courage with a top prize of £100,000! But you will have to work for it, because standing in your way is The Chaser - a quiz genius whose mission is to ruin your day and send you home empty-handed. Can you outwit The Chaser? Or will you be caught?

If you're good at general knowledge, with an outgoing personality and the nerve to take on the challenge apply now:

E-mail: thechase@itv.com

Applicants must be 18 or over and a UK resident currently living in the United Kingdom. Auditions will be held in May 2009.

Deadline: 7 May 2009
Show type: Pilot broadcast series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Partly
Interview cities: London and Manchester


Total Wipeout

Do you want to be a contestant on BBC One's extreme gameshow, Total Wipeout?

Do you think you have what it takes to defeat the Big Balls?

Or perhaps you fancy tackling the wrath of The Sweeper?

If you think you have what it takes to walk away with the cash prize in the awesome Wipeout Zone, apply now.

For more information and to apply go to: www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow/total_wipeout.shtml

Deadline: 30 April 2009
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Newcastle


Mastermind

The BBC is looking for contestants to take part in the famous quiz show Mastermind. To make it easier for you to apply we're going to be holding auditions up and down the country starting from the end of February and continuing through the first 3 weeks of March so apply NOW!

To become a contestant :

Email: mastermind@bbc.co.uk

Apply Online: www.bbc.co.uk/mastermind

Or send a SAE to:

Mastermind Applications, 
Room 4012, 
BBC Manchester, 
Oxford Road, 
Manchester, 
M60 1SJ

(Applicants must be aged 18 or over)

Deadline: 29 May 2009
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Nationwide


Divided

The makers of Golden Balls and Spin Star are looking for lively contestants to audition for a chance to be on Divided.

Do you want to be part of an exciting new ITV1 game show, with the chance to win hundreds of thousands of pounds!?

Could you trust two complete strangers? Have you got the ambition to Win?

2009 Auditions are about to get underway so please apply ASAP! We would like to hear from people who think they can take up the challenge!

If you want the opportunity to apply email dividedapplications@endemoluk.com for an application form.

All applicants must be 18+ and be resident in the UK.

Further terms and conditions apply.

Deadline: 20 April 2009
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: No
Interview cities: London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Nottingham, Glasgow, Newcastle, Bristol, Cardiff


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 09011 252566. (Calls charged at 25p per minute)

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

Deal or No Deal:

Apply via the website at www.channel4.com/deal

Eggheads:

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

Alternatively you can email: eggheads@12yard.com

Going for Gold:

Download an application form from the Going for Gold website or email gfg@fremantlemedia.com.

Masterchef:

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:

This show no longer accepts contestant applications from members of the public. However, if you would like to be a "quickie bag challenger" or have a question for the chefs, you can still contact the show at the following address:

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.

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.


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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