Contestant Calls

Current revision as of 13:27, 27 May 2024

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.

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.

ITV SHOWS

Contestant calls are posted at itv.com/beontv.

CHANNEL 4 SHOWS

Specific contestant calls are regularly posted on this page.

The Apprentice:

Future series applications are available online or request through e-mail at UKapprentice.applications@nkdtv.com

Bargain Hunt:

Fill in the application form or write to:

Bargain Hunt
BBC Studios
Roath Lock
Porth Teigr Way
Cardiff Bay
CF10 4GA

The Chase:

Players will wish to apply through a form online or request a paper one through e-mail at thechase@itv.com

Come Dine with Me:

Contestant applications are available on an online application form. But if you would like to be sent an application form on paper, then e-mail cdwm@multistory.tv

Countdown:

The application form is now on the Channel 4 website. Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by e-mailing countdown@channel4.com

For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com.

Dragons' Den:

Are you an entrepreneur and want a dragon to help invest your investment? You can apply for either an online form or request a paper application form through e-mail at dragonsden.applications@bbc.co.uk

Four in a Bed:

E-mail fourinabed@studiolambert.com with your full name and the name of your business. It must have a minimum of three bedrooms.

Masterchef:

Applications are available online to become a contestant for future series. An alternative way to get an application form on paper is available via e-mail at info.masterchef@shine.tv

Mastermind:

Prospective contenders for future series can apply online or request a form through e-mail at mastermind.hth@hattrick.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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 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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 ''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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-=== [[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  [mailto:sweep@talkbackthames.tv sweep@talkbackthames.tv]
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-=== 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: [mailto:lescontestants@endemoluk.com lescontestants@endemoluk.com]
-Alternatively, to appear in the audience, email: [mailto:lesaudience@endemoluk.com lesaudience@endemoluk.com]
-'''Closing date:''' Apply ASAP<br>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br>
-'''Interview expenses paid:''' No<br>
-'''Show expenses paid:''' Yes<br>
-'''Interview cities''': To be confirmed
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-===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: [mailto:sudoku@bbc.co.uk sudoku@bbc.co.uk]
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-=== Deal or No Deal ===
-Call the contestant hotline on: 09013 263 244
-Calls cost 75p per minute from a standard BT landline.
-<!--We've had a number of enquiries about how to get onto this very popular show. It seems from the website that they have all the contestants that they need for the moment - over 80,000 people are said to have applied. Sorry! -->
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 <div class="square">[[Image:Square 038.jpg]]</div> 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'''
+'''BBC SHOWS'''
 A general email address for contestants enquiries for '''BBC ONLY''' entertainment programmes is: [mailto:entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk]
-'''[[Big Brother]]:'''
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://bbc.co.uk/beonashow bbc.co.uk/beonashow].
-See: http://www.channel4.co.uk/bigbrother/
+There is also a separate [http://bbc.co.uk/cbbc/beonashow CBBC "Be on a show" page].
-'''[[Countdown]]:'''
+'''ITV SHOWS'''
-Contestants: write to Damian Eadie or Michael Wylie at:
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://www.itv.com/beontv itv.com/beontv].
- The Television Centre
+'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
- Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS3 1JS
-Alternatively, call (0113) 2228453 or 09011 252566.
+Specific contestant calls are regularly posted [http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part on this page].
-For audience tickets, call Annette Johnson on (0113) 2228457.
+'''[[The Apprentice]]:'''
-'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''
+Future series applications are available [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/the-apprentice online] or request through e-mail at [mailto:UKapprentice.applications@nkdtv.com UKapprentice.applications@nkdtv.com]
-Contestant hotline: 09013 263 244, calls cost 75p from a standard landline.
+'''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
-<!-- Deal or No Deal is not currently seeking contestants. Sorry!
- Call the contestant hotline on 09016 160104. Calls are 35p from a standard landline.-->
-'''[[Let Me Entertain You]]:'''
+Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/bargain-huntonline application form] or write to:
-E-mail entertain@liontv.co.uk or phone 020 8846 2118 (calls charged at standard rate).
+ Bargain Hunt
+ BBC Studios
+ Roath Lock
+ Porth Teigr Way
+ Cardiff Bay
+ CF10 4GA
-'''[[Masterchef Goes Large]]:'''
+'''[[The Chase]]:'''
-Fill in the [http://apply.shinelimited.com/masterchef/ online application form] or write to:
+Players will wish to apply through a form [http://www.itv.com/beontv/articles/the-chase online] or request a paper one through e-mail at [mailto:thechase@itv.com thechase@itv.com]
- Masterchef Goes Large
+'''[[Come Dine with Me]]:'''
- PO Box 50405
- London
- W8 4XF
-'''[[Mastermind]]:'''
+Contestant applications are available on an [http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part/come-dine-me online application form]. But if you would like to be sent an application form on paper, then e-mail [mailto:cdwm@multistory.tv cdwm@multistory.tv]
-Prospective contenders can fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/entertainment/mastermind/contestant_appform.shtml online application form] or write to:
+'''[[Countdown]]:'''
- Mastermind
+The [http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part/countdown application form] is now on the Channel 4 website. Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by e-mailing [mailto:countdown@channel4.com countdown@channel4.com]
- Room 4012
- New Broadcasting House
- Oxford Road
- MANCHESTER
- M60 1SJ
-For ''Mastermind Cymru'', full details of how to apply are on [http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/gwasanaethau/mastermindcymru/ the show's webpage].
+For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
-'''[[The Price is Right]]:'''
+'''[[Dragons' Den]]:'''
-Email for an application form via: [mailto:priceisright@talkbackthames.tv priceisright@talkbackthames.tv]
+Are you an entrepreneur and want a dragon to help invest your investment? You can apply for either an [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/dragons-den online form] or request a paper application form through e-mail at [mailto:dragonsden.applications@bbc.co.uk dragonsden.applications@bbc.co.uk]
-'''[[Ready Steady Cook]]:'''
+'''[[Three in a Bed|Four in a Bed]]:'''
-Send a self-addressed envelope with your details to:
+E-mail [mailto:fourinabed@studiolambert.com fourinabed@studiolambert.com] with your full name and the name of your business. It must have a minimum of three bedrooms.
- Ready Steady Cook
+'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|Masterchef]]:'''
- PO Box 32678
- LONDON
- W14 0YJ
-You can also contact the show via their email address: [mailto:readysteadycook@endemoluk.com readysteadycook@endemoluk.com]
+Applications are available [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/masterchef online] to become a contestant for future series. An alternative way to get an application form on paper is available via e-mail at [mailto:info.masterchef@shine.tv info.masterchef@shine.tv]
-'''[[Stars in Their Eyes]]:'''
+'''[[Mastermind]]:'''
-You need to write for an application form:
+Prospective contenders for future series can [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/mastermind apply online] or request a form through e-mail at [mailto:mastermind.hth@hattrick.com mastermind.hth@hattrick.com]
- Stars in Their Eyes
+<!---
- Granada Television
+Template:
- Quay Street
- Manchester M60 9EA
-'''[[Test the Nation]]:'''
+===Show===
-Appeals for people to take part in the studio are posted on [http://www.bbc.co.uk/testthenation/audience.shtml the BBC ''Test the Nation'' site] and an application form can be downloaded from there.
+Blurb
-'''[[The Weakest Link]]:'''
+'''Closing date:''' <br>
+'''Show type:''' <br>
+'''Interview expenses paid:''' <br>
+'''Show expenses paid:''' <br>
+'''Interview cities''':
+----
-Send an email to [mailto:theweakestlink@bbc.co.uk theweakestlink@bbc.co.uk] or write to FREEPOST, THE WEAKEST LINK.
+--->
+----
-'''[[Who Wants to be a Millionaire?]]:'''
+{{applications}}
-TV trailers are run before and during the contestant selection phone-in competitions.