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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-===Flatmates===
-Are you opinionated and outgoing?
-Do you believe that YOUR way of doing things is the best? Or are you easy going and able to adapt to the needs of others?
-Do you believe you have what it takes to be the perfect flat mate?
-A new factual reality show designed to find a flat owner his perfect flat mate is looking for contestants to live in his home and compete against one another in various challenges designed to test your worth as the ideal candidate.
-THE WINNER WILL BE REWARDED!!
-Requirements:
-*Aged 18 -34
-*Free from 1st October- 3rd October and possibly a few extra days for filming
-*Interesting and charismatic with a good back story
-Note: This is a student pilot production and will not be broadcast
-Contact: [mailto:mfak18@hotmail.com mfak18@hotmail.com] with a short paragraph about yourself. We will be holding auditions on the 1st and 2nd of September in London.
-'''Deadline''': 29/08/10<br/>
-'''Show type''': pilot<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?''': Partly<br/>
-'''Interview cities''': London
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-===The Chase===
-The Chasers are back for a new series and are out to catch you!
-A game of strategy, team work and courage, with a huge cash prize to be won!
-However, getting that money home won’t be easy - standing in your way is the Chaser - one of the finest quiz brains in the country; an intellectually dominating quiz genius who'll chase you down in a tense and thrilling test of knowledge.
-Do you have the nerve and ability to outwit the Chaser?
-If general knowledge is your forte, apply now! For an application form please email:
-[mailto:thechase@itv.com thechase@itv.com] or visit [http://www.itv.com/thechase www.itv.com/thechase]
-Series 3 auditions around the UK will be taking place soon, so get your application in ASAP!
-All applicants must be 18+ and be resident in the UK.
-'''Deadline:''' 15/10/10<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series 3<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Belfast, Glasgow, Newcastle, York, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol
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-===Pointless===
-THE HIT BBC GAME SHOW HOSTED BY ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG!
-Can you name a national park in Britain?
-Can you name a Meryl Streep movie?
-Can you name a Premiership football team?
-If so, you could be in with a chance of winning thousands of pounds!
-Could you trust your best friend, your Dad, your girlfriend or your work colleague under pressure?
-We would like to hear from pairs who think they can take up the challenge!
-Series 3 auditions are about to get underway for filming in July and August, so please apply ASAP!
-If you want the opportunity to audition, please email
-[mailto:gameshow@endemoluk.com gameshow@endemoluk.com]
-for an application form TODAY
-or send a request for an application form to:
- Pointless Application Request,
- Endemol UK,
- Shepherds Building Central,
- Charecroft Way,
- London,
- W14 0EE
-(stating a return address)
-We will use your information for the purposes of selecting contestants for the programme.
-All applicants must be 18+ and be resident in the UK.
-'''Deadline:''' 1st June 2010<br/>
-'''Show type:''' 3rd series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
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-===Hero===
-NEW EXCITING QUIZ SHOW
-The makers of [[Who Dares Wins]] and [[In It to Win It]] are looking for a HERO but not just any hero…
-A QUIZ SHOW HERO.
-Is there a cause close to your heart?
-Someone who works tirelessly for others in your community?
-Or a group crying out for help?
-We are looking for some extra special contestants to take part in a new extra special quiz show.
-Your general knowledge could change someone else’s life forever……….
-If you would like to opportunity to be a real life hero then we need to hear from you. If this is you, email us now at [mailto:hero@12yard.com hero@12yard.com] with your contact details including a daytime telephone number, age and nearest major city.
-'''Deadline:''' 31.07.10<br/>
-'''Show type:''' one-off<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationally
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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]
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 There is also a separate [http://bbc.co.uk/cbbc/beonashow CBBC "Be on a show" page].
+'''ITV SHOWS'''
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://www.itv.com/beontv itv.com/beontv].
 '''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
-Specific contestant calls are regularly posted at [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/index.html www.channel4.com/takepart].
+Specific contestant calls are regularly posted [http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part on this page].
+'''[[The Apprentice]]:'''
+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/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]
-'''[[Countdown]]:'''
+'''[[Come Dine with Me]]:'''
-The application form for Countdown is now [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/countdown.html available online] (Microsoft Word format only).
+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]
-Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by emailing [mailto:countdown@channel4.com countdown@channel4.com] or writing to:
+'''[[Countdown]]:'''
- Countdown
+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
- Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS3 1JS
-For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:saralee.mullan@itv.com saralee.mullan@itv.com].
+For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
-'''[[Deal or No Deal]]:'''
+'''[[Dragons' Den]]:'''
-Apply via the website at [http://www.channel4.com/deal www.channel4.com/deal]
+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]
-'''[[Eggheads]]:'''
+'''[[Three in a Bed|Four in a Bed]]:'''
-Visit [http://www.12yard.com/eggheads www.12yard.com/eggheads] to fill out an application form online.
+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.
-Alternatively you can email: [mailto:eggheads@12yard.com eggheads@12yard.com]
+'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|Masterchef]]:'''
-'''[[Masterchef]]:'''
+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
- 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
-'''[[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].
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