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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-=== The National Lottery: In It To Win It and Who Dares Wins ===
-Yard Productions are looking for lively, intelligent and competitive contestants for their forthcoming National Lottery quiz shows
-Would you like the chance to win BIG money? We are holding nationwide auditions NOW! So, contact us TODAY for an application form.
-For “In It To Win It” email: [mailto:inittowinit@12yard.com inittowinit@12yard.com]
-For “Who Dares Wins” email: [mailto:whodareswins@12yard.com whodareswins@12yard.com]
-or call: 0800 032 0150.
-There is no charge for requesting an application form via e-mail, although internet service provider fees may apply.
-Calls are free from most landlines. Some networks and Mobile operators will charge for these calls. Lines close at midnight on 27th September 2012 for Who Dares Wins and 8th November 2012 for In It To Win It.
-The closing date for returning application forms for Who Dares Wins is 3rd October 2012 and for In It To Win It is 15th November 2012.
-Applications received after this date may not be considered.
-Applications are subject to the terms and conditions stated in the application form. All applicants must be aged 18 years and over and be legally resident and currently living in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
-'''Deadline''': As in advert<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' Nationwide<br/>
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-=== Britain's Brightest ===
-BBC One is searching for BRITAIN'S BRIGHTEST.
-It’s not about your IQ; It’s not about your GK.
-Do you know all friends’ phone numbers? Finish any puzzle in 10 seconds flat? Know someone is telling the truth?
-We are scouring the nation for the Smartest and Brightest in Britain. Outsmart the whole country and you could win THOUSANDS.
-IT COULD BE YOU AND YOU DON’T EVEN KNOW.
-Please email [mailto:Brightest@RDFTelevision.com Brightest@RDFTelevision.com] for more details.
-All applicants must be over 18.
-'''Deadline''': 17/11/2012<br/>
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-=== Tipping Point ===
-Do you want the chance to win thousands of £’s? Have you got what it takes to beat The Machine?
-ITV’s hit game show Tipping Point hosted by Ben Shephard, is returning for a second series and we are on the lookout for contestants.
-We are searching for outgoing people who want the chance to win thousands of pounds using a combination of skill, judgement and chance.
-If you are over 18 and would like an application form please email [mailto:apply@RDFtelevision.com apply@RDFtelevision.com].
-'''Deadline''': 12/10/2012<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' UK<br/>
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-=== PING!!! Me ===
-Production company The Hatch, is looking for sexy, fun single male and females, to take part in a non-TX pilot for an exciting new dating show called PING Me!!!
-If you live in London and you’re aged between 20-30, looking for an alternative way of finding love and have a larger than life personality, then we want to hear from you!
-Interested? Then please email [mailto:contestants@shinegroup.tv contestants@shinegroup.tv] with a headshot and a full body photo with a sentence that best describes you. Please note we will only respond to successful applicants. If you haven’t heard back from us please assume you were unsuccessful. You must be over 18 to apply.
-'''Deadline''': 23/07/2012<br/>
-'''Show type:''' non-transmittable pilot<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' London<br/>
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-=== It's Not Trivial To Me ===
-I need contestants for my new game show called "It's Not Trivial To Me". I like to think of it as an online game show for off-centered people.
-I need my contestants to have:<br>
-) a Skype connection with video (if they want to go bother a friend and use theirs, fine.)<br>
-) an ability to understand dry Midwestern American English (from me) and <br>
-) something that they wish to share with the rest of the world, which I'll explain in more detail to those who are interested; see below.
-Players will get a small "thank you for playing" gift (probably a gift card for a few downloadable songs, etc.) and the potential to win the LARGEST NON TANGIBLE GIFT IN GAME SHOW HISTORY! (And yeah, I'll have to explain that one, too.)
-What my contestants-to-be don't need is to travel to another city, or stand in a parking lot (oops, car park, sorry) or audition as wannabe "contestant number 1,000,0005" and talk to some contestant coordinator whose eyes are glazing over by the time you show up.
-You also don't need to be in the UK, either; I may have an American playing against someone from the UK, or maybe an Aussie or two. And Canadians & New Zealanders are always lurking about as well.
-People should also feel free to pass this on to someone who might be interested.
-I'd like prospective contestants to give me their Skype information, basic info about themselves, best times to contact them (GMT, CDT, etc.) and their favourite letter of the alphabet to: [mailto:itsnottrivialtome@gmail.com itsnottrivialtome@gmail.com]
-'''Deadline''': Ongoing<br/>
-'''Show type:''' Online series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid?:''' No<br/>
-'''Interview cities:''' N/A (any internet connection)<br/>
 == General information ==
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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].
-'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
+'''ITV SHOWS'''
-Specific contestant calls are regularly posted at [http://www.channel4.com/microsites/T/takepart/index.html www.channel4.com/takepart].
+Contestant calls are posted at [http://www.itv.com/beontv itv.com/beontv].
-'''[[Bargain Hunt]]:'''
+'''CHANNEL 4 SHOWS'''
-Fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow/bargain_hunt_form.shtml online application form] or write to:
+Specific contestant calls are regularly posted [http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/take-part on this page].
- Contestant Applications
+'''[[The Apprentice]]:'''
- Bargain Hunt
- PO Box 229
- Bristol
- BS99 7JN
-'''[[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/programmes/countdown/articles/be-on-countdown 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:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@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]
-Visit [http://www.channel4.com/programmes/deal-or-no-deal/articles/how-to-become-a-contestant http://www.channel4.com/programmes/deal-or-no-deal/articles/how-to-become-a-contestant] to be notified when applications are accepted.
+'''[[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/shows/eggheads 12yard.com/shows/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]
-'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|MasterChef]]:'''
+For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
-The [http://www.masterchef.com/ online application form] is available for a few months a year.
+'''[[Dragons' Den]]:'''
-'''[[Mastermind]]:'''
+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]
-Prospective contenders can fill in the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/mastermind/ifluploader/ online application form] or write to:
+'''[[Three in a Bed|Four in a Bed]]:'''
- Mastermind
+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.
- Room 4012
- New Broadcasting House
- Oxford Road
- MANCHESTER
- M60 1SJ
-'''[[Pointless]]:'''
+'''[[Masterchef Goes Large|Masterchef]]:'''
-Pairs of players will wish to [http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/beonashow/pointless_seven download the application form] (MS Word), 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]
- Pointless Applications
+'''[[Mastermind]]:'''
- Endemol UK
- Shepherd's Building Central
- Charecroft Way
- London
- W14 0EE
-'''[[University Challenge]]:'''
-Email [mailto:universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk].
-Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply.
-For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email [mailto:shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com].
-'''[[Who Wants to be a Millionaire?]]:'''
-If applications ever re-open, we can be sure they'll be at the [http://millionaire.itv.com/ 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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