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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-===Only Connect - Series 2===
-Victoria Coren presents the new series of the quiz show where, as in life itself, knowledge will only take you so far: patience and lateral thinking are also vital.  It's all about making connections between things which may appear, at first glance, not to be connected at all.
-We're looking for teams of three players who share a common passion, ability or profession, to pool their combined wits to solve fiendish conundrums and vexing puzzles.
-For further information or an application form contact [mailto:contestants@presentable.co.uk contestants@presentable.co.uk]
-All entries must be received by no later than midnight on Tuesday 17 February 2009 so get your application in as soon as possible.
-Applicants must be 18 years of age or over and U.K. residents.
-'''Deadline:''' 17/2/09<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Partly<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Regional centres throughout the UK
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-===Sell Me the Answer===
+== General information ==
-Sky 1 are looking for outgoing, lively contestants to take part in a brand new energetic game show.
+<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 want the chance to win £25,000 and think you have what it takes to battle your way to the top then why not apply online at [http://www.sky.com/sky1 www.sky.com/sky1] and click on "Sell Me The Answer".
-Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
-'''Deadline:''' 09/03/09<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Partly<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Various
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-===A Question of Genius===
+'''BBC SHOWS'''
-The BBC are making a brand new quiz show. We're looking for contestants who are bright, charismatic & entertaining. Do you feel that you have the intellectual prowess to beat off your opponents? Can you use your expertise on your chosen subject to answer one of the toughest questions on daytime TV?
+A general email address for contestants enquiries for '''BBC ONLY''' entertainment programmes is: [mailto:entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk]
-Then you could compete in [[A Question of Genius]] to win a cash prize. Contact us now on:
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://bbc.co.uk/beonashow bbc.co.uk/beonashow].
-Email: [mailto:aquestionofgenius@bbc.co.uk aquestionofgenius@bbc.co.uk]
+There is also a separate [http://bbc.co.uk/cbbc/beonashow CBBC "Be on a show" page].
-Tel: 0871 664 1855 (Calls cost 10p per minute from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may vary and calls from mobiles will cost considerably more).  Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
+'''ITV SHOWS'''
-'''Deadline''': 6/02/09<br>
-'''Show type''': Series<br>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br>
-'''Show expenses paid?''': Yes<br>
-'''Interview cities''': London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Belfast, Glasgow and Cardiff
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-=== Going for Gold ===
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://www.itv.com/beontv itv.com/beontv].
-FIVE and FremantleMedia are currently producing the legendary Going for Gold, and we want you to be involved! If you're good at General Knowledge and would love the chance to win cash on a live daily quiz show, then this is for you!
+'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
-As you may know Going For Gold is transmitted every weekday lunchtime between 12.45pm and 1.45pm.  The show is made at our studios in central London and the host is John Suchet.
+Specific contestant calls are regularly posted [http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part on this page].
-Each show starts with four contestants, and through a series of three rounds culminates in a Daily Champion who receives a cash prize of £1,000. The winner is then able to return on the next show to defend their title.
+'''[[The Apprentice]]:'''
-Auditions are being held NOW throughout the country so apply now by going to [http://goingforgold.five.tv/studio_contestants.php our website] and downloading an application form send an email to [mailto:gfg@fremantlemedia.com gfg@fremantlemedia.com].
+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]
-'''Deadline''': 19/12/2008<br/>
-'''Show type''': Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?''': Partly
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-===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 [http://www.12yard.com/eggheads www.12yard.com/eggheads] to fill out an application form online.
-Alternatively you can email: [mailto:eggheads@12yard.com eggheads@12yard.com]
-'''Deadline''': 1st July 2008<br/>
-'''Show type''': Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?''': Partly<br/>
-'''Interview cities''': UK cities<br/>
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-=== 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!
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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].
 '''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
-Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow/bargain_hunt_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]]:'''
-The application form for Countdown is now [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/countdown.html available online] (Microsoft Word format only).
+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]
-Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by emailing [mailto:countdown@channel4.com countdown@channel4.com] or writing to Damian Eadie or Michael Wylie at:
+For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
- Countdown
+'''[[Dragons' Den]]:'''
- The Television Centre
- Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS3 1JS
-Or call 09011 252566. (Calls charged at 25p per minute)
+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]
-For audience tickets, call Annette Johnson on (0113) 2228457.
+'''[[Three in a Bed|Four in a Bed]]:'''
-'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''
+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.
-Apply via the website at [http://www.channel4.com/deal www.channel4.com/deal]
+'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|Masterchef]]:'''
-'''[[Masterchef Goes Large]]:'''
+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]
-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]]:'''
-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: [mailto:readysteadycook@endemoluk.com readysteadycook@endemoluk.com]
-'''[[Stars in Their Eyes]]:'''
-This programme is no longer in production.
-'''[[University Challenge]]:'''
-Email [mailto:universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk 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 [mailto:weakestlink@bbc.co.uk 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 [http://millionaire.itv.com/millionaire/audition.php ITV ''Millionaire'' site].
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