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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-=== Daytime Quiz===
-Shine are looking for contestants to take part in an exciting new daytime quiz show in London on Monday 12th April and Wednesday 21st April from 1.00pm.
-Successful applicants will need to have a good general knowledge, be lively, interesting and most of all competitive!
-Shine will cover travel expenses to the venue. All e-mail responses should include a daytime phone number.
-Apply now to mike.benson@shine.tv
-Deadline: 20/3/10
-Show type: Run Through
-Interview expenses paid?: Yes
-Show expenses paid?: Partly
-Interview cities: London
-r_fee_paid: No
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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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 <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]
-'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://bbc.co.uk/beonashow bbc.co.uk/beonashow].
-Specific contestant calls are regularly posted at [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/index.html www.channel4.com/takepart].
+There is also a separate [http://bbc.co.uk/cbbc/beonashow CBBC "Be on a show" page].
-'''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
+'''ITV SHOWS'''
-Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow/bargain_hunt_form.shtml online application form] or write to:
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://www.itv.com/beontv itv.com/beontv].
- Contestant Applications
+'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
- Bargain Hunt
- PO Box 229
- Bristol
- BS99 7JN
-'''[[Big Brother]]:'''
+Specific contestant calls are regularly posted [http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part on this page].
-See: http://www.channel4.co.uk/bigbrother/
+'''[[The Apprentice]]:'''
-'''[[Countdown]]:'''
+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]
-The application form for Countdown is now [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/countdown.html available online] (Microsoft Word format only).
+'''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
-Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by emailing [mailto:countdown@channel4.com countdown@channel4.com] or writing to:
+Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/bargain-huntonline application form] or write to:
-  Countdown
+  Bargain Hunt
-  The Television Centre
+  BBC Studios
-  Leeds
+  Roath Lock
-  West Yorkshire
+  Porth Teigr Way
-  LS3 1JS
+  Cardiff Bay
+ CF10 4GA
-For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:saralee.mullan@itv.com saralee.mullan@itv.com].
+'''[[The Chase]]:'''
-'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''
+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]
-Apply via the website at [http://www.channel4.com/deal www.channel4.com/deal]
+'''[[Come Dine with Me]]:'''
-'''[[Eggheads]]:'''
+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]
-Visit [http://www.12yard.com/eggheads www.12yard.com/eggheads] to fill out an application form online.
+'''[[Countdown]]:'''
-Alternatively you can email: [mailto:eggheads@12yard.com eggheads@12yard.com]
+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]
-'''[[Going for Gold]]:'''
+For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
-Download an application form from [http://goingforgold.five.tv/studio_contestants.php the Going for Gold website] or email [mailto:gfg@fremantlemedia.com gfg@fremantlemedia.com].
+'''[[Dragons' Den]]:'''
-'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|Masterchef]]:'''
+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]
-Fill in the [http://apply.shinelimited.com/masterchef/ online application form] or write to:
+'''[[Three in a Bed|Four in a Bed]]:'''
- Masterchef Goes Large
+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.
- PO Box 50405
- London
- W8 4XF
-'''[[Mastermind]]:'''
+'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|Masterchef]]:'''
-Prospective contenders can fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/entertainment/mastermind/contestant_appform.shtml online application form] or write to:
+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]
- Mastermind
+'''[[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]
-'''[[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''.
-For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:saralee.mullan@itv.com saralee.mullan@itv.com].
-'''[[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].
+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]
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