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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 ''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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-=== 1 vs 100 ===
-BBC1's Saturday night quiz '''1 VERSUS 100''' is back!
-Are you a Quiz Whizz?
-Are you ready to pit your wits against others to win big money?
-THEN WE WANT YOU!
-For more details email: [mailto:1v100-3@endemoluk.com 1v100-3@endemoluk.com]
-Or write to:
-v100
- Shepherds Building Central
- Charecroft Way
- Shepherds Bush
- W14 0EE
-We look forward to hearing from you soon!
-'''Closing date''': 01/09/07<br/>
-'''Show type''': Quiz Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid''': Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities''': Nationwide
 ----
-=== Identity===
+== General information ==
-Do you have an uncanny ability to read people? Are you intuitive and enthusiastic? Would you like to appear on a brand new game show and be in with a chance of winning a big cash prize?
+<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.
-If you answered "yes" and are over 18 then call: 09011 133 344
+'''BBC SHOWS'''
-Or email your name and contact details to: [mailto:identity@bbc.co.uk identity@bbc.co.uk]
+A general email address for contestants enquiries for '''BBC ONLY''' entertainment programmes is: [mailto:entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk]
-'''Closing date:''' 30/9/07<br>
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://bbc.co.uk/beonashow bbc.co.uk/beonashow].
-'''Show type:''' Series<br>
-'''Interview expenses paid:''' No<br>
-'''Show expenses paid:''' Yes<br>
-'''Interview cities''': Various
-----
-=== Test the Nation ===
+There is also a separate [http://bbc.co.uk/cbbc/beonashow CBBC "Be on a show" page].
-Talent TV are seeking people who fall into any one of the following categories to take part in the next '''National IQ Test''' on August 27.
+'''ITV SHOWS'''
-*Former reality show contestant
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://www.itv.com/beontv itv.com/beontv].
-*Surname of Robinson
-*Surname of Wallace
-*Removal Man
-*Surgeon
-*Clairvoyant
-If you fit into any of the above categories and would like to represent your group on television, you can download an application form from the [http://www.talenttv.com/contestants.php Talent TV website]. The application form is in PDF format.
+'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
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+Specific contestant calls are regularly posted [http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part on this page].
-=== 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!
+'''[[The Apprentice]]:'''
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-== General information ==
-<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'''
-A general email address for contestants enquiries for '''BBC ONLY''' entertainment programmes is: [mailto:entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk]
-'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
-Specific contestant calls are regularly posted at [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/index.html www.channel4.com/takepart].
+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]
 '''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
-Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/antiques/tv_and_radio/bargainhunt_form.shtml online application form] or write to:
+Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/bargain-huntonline application form] or write to:
- Contestant Applications
   Bargain Hunt
-  PO Box 229
+  BBC Studios
-  Bristol
+  Roath Lock
-  BS99 7JN
+  Porth Teigr Way
+ Cardiff Bay
+ CF10 4GA
-'''[[Big Brother]]:'''
+'''[[The Chase]]:'''
-See: http://www.channel4.co.uk/bigbrother/
+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]
-'''[[Best of Friends]]:'''
+'''[[Come Dine with Me]]:'''
-To apply to be on the show, you must ask for an application form by writing to:
+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]
- Best of Friends
- Talent TV Ltd.
- Lion House
--75 Red Lion Street
- London
- WC1R 4NA
 '''[[Countdown]]:'''
-Contestants: write to Damian Eadie or Michael Wylie at:
+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]
- The Television Centre
+For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
- Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS3 1JS
-Alternatively, call (0113) 2228453 or 09011 252566.
+'''[[Dragons' Den]]:'''
-For audience tickets, call Annette Johnson on (0113) 2228457.
+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]
-'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''
+'''[[Three in a Bed|Four in a Bed]]:'''
-Deal or No Deal is not currently seeking contestants. Sorry! Keep watching the show to see if this situation changes.
+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.
-'''[[Let Me Entertain You]]:'''
+'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|Masterchef]]:'''
-E-mail entertain@liontv.co.uk or phone 020 8846 2118 (calls charged at standard rate).
+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]
-'''[[Masterchef Goes Large]]:'''
-Fill in the [http://apply.shinelimited.com/masterchef/ online application form] or write to:
- Masterchef Goes Large
- PO Box 50405
- London
- W8 4XF
 '''[[Mastermind]]:'''
-Prospective contenders can fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/entertainment/mastermind/contestant_appform.shtml online application form] or write to:
+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]
- Mastermind
- 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].
-'''[[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: [mailto:readysteadycook@endemoluk.com 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 [mailto:sweep@talkbackthames.tv sweep@talkbackthames.tv]
-'''[[Test the Nation]]:'''
-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.
-'''[[University Challenge]]:'''
-Email [mailto:universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk]. Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply.
-'''[[The Weakest Link]]:'''
-Send an email to [mailto:weakestlink@bbc.co.uk weakestlink@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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