Contestant Calls

Revision as of 15:43, 20 March 2007

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!

Alan Carr Show

Could you and your mates give a bunch of celebrities a run for their money?

Channel 4 are producing a brand new studio game show fronted by comedian Alan Carr. If you have a team of five friends who you think could take on the world of celebrity then get in touch!

Teams should be mixed gender and aged 18 to 30.

For more information and an application form please email (with subject title ALAN CARR): contestants@openmike.co.uk

Identity

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?

If you answered "yes" and are over 18 then call: 09011 133 344

Or email your name and contact details to: identity@bbc.co.uk

Closing date: 30/9/07
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid: No
Show expenses paid: Yes
Interview cities: Various

Gameshow Marathon

ITV1's Gameshow Marathon is back!

We are looking for past contestants who have appeared on any of the following shows and would be interested in talking to us about their experience as part of the new series of ITV1's Gameshow Marathon:

The Price Is Right
Blockbusters
Blankety Blank
The Golden Shot
Name That Tune
Mr and Mrs
Play Your Cards Right
Bullseye

Do you have a funny story? Did you win the jackpot? Maybe you lost the star prize and went home with the consolation prize. Whatever the story we want to hear from you!

E-mail us at: gameshow@itv.com or call our Gameshow Marathon Hotline on 020 7261 3807.

Closing date: 15/4/07
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid: No
Show expenses paid: No
Interview cities: Various

Mums and Sons

Yummy mummys and their sons for an exciting new reality gameshow series for MTV UK, the winners of the show will win a fantastic amount of money!

We're looking for party-loving, outgoing and spirited people. You can be blood or step related. The son must be 18 years or over, Mums should be 50 years or younger.

For your chance to win the cash email us your contact details and a recent photo to mumsandsons@tigeraspect.co.uk.

Closing date: 30/03/07
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid: No
Show expenses paid: No
Interview cities: Nationwide

Golden Balls

We are currently looking for contestants for a brand new, electrifying, major game show called Golden Balls. It's presented by Jasper Carrott and offers players the chance to win a massive cash prize.

Can you use your powers of persuasion to bluff and lie your way to the massive cash prize? If so we want to hear from you. Email PlayGoldenBalls@endemoluk.com.

We will be holding auditions all over the country in the next couple of weeks so we're looking for potential contestants to apply right now. Applicants must be 18 years or over

Closing date: 20/04/07
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid: No
Show expenses paid: Yes
Interview cities: London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow

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!

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.

FOR ALL BBC SHOWS

A general email address for contestants enquiries for BBC ONLY entertainment programmes is: entertainmentcontestants@bbc.co.uk

Big Brother:

See: http://www.channel4.co.uk/bigbrother/

Best of Friends:

To apply to be on the show, you must ask for an application form by writing to:

Best of Friends
Talent TV Ltd.
Lion House 
72-75 Red Lion Street
London
WC1R 4NA

Countdown:

Contestants: write to Damian Eadie or Michael Wylie at:

The Television Centre
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS3 1JS

Alternatively, call (0113) 2228453 or 09011 252566.

For audience tickets, call Annette Johnson on (0113) 2228457.

Deal or No Deal:

Deal or No Deal is not currently seeking contestants. Sorry! Keep watching the show to see if this situation changes.

Let Me Entertain You:

E-mail entertain@liontv.co.uk or phone 020 8846 2118 (calls charged at standard rate).

Masterchef Goes Large:

Fill in the online application form or write to:

Masterchef Goes Large
PO Box 50405
London
W8 4XF

Mastermind:

Prospective contenders can fill in the online application form or write to:

Mastermind
Room 4012
New Broadcasting House
Oxford Road
MANCHESTER
M60 1SJ

For Mastermind Cymru, full details of how to apply are on 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: 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 sweep@talkbackthames.tv

Test the Nation:

Appeals for people to take part in the studio are posted on the BBC Test the Nation site and an application form can be downloaded from there.

University Challenge:

Email universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk. Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply.

The Weakest Link:

Send an email to 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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 ''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!''
+----
+=== Alan Carr Show ===
+Could you and your mates give a bunch of celebrities a run for their money?
+Channel 4 are producing a brand new studio game show fronted by comedian Alan Carr. If you have a team of five friends who you think could take on the world of celebrity then get in touch!
+Teams should be mixed gender and aged 18 to 30.
+For more information and an application form please email (with subject title ALAN CARR): [mailto:contestants@openmike.co.uk contestants@openmike.co.uk]
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+=== Identity===
+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?
+If you answered "yes" and are over 18 then call: 09011 133 344
+Or email your name and contact details to: [mailto:identity@bbc.co.uk identity@bbc.co.uk]
+'''Closing date:''' 30/9/07<br>
+'''Show type:''' Series<br>
+'''Interview expenses paid:''' No<br>
+'''Show expenses paid:''' Yes<br>
+'''Interview cities''': Various
+----
 ===Gameshow Marathon===
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 '''Interview cities''': London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Newcastle, Leeds, Glasgow
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-===Brainteaser===
-Would you like the chance to win up to £3000?  We are looking for contestants for Channel 5's lunch time quiz show Brainteaser. You must be over 18 to apply and be prepared to travel to Bristol for your appearance. Unfortunately we are unable to cover travel expenses.
-If you would like to apply, please send an e-mail to [mailto:brainteaser@endemoluk.com brainteaser@endemoluk.com] from which you will be sent an application form. Please complete the application in full and return it with a recent photograph of yourself to either the above e-mail address or the postal address quoted on the application form.
-'''Closing date:''' <s>28/02/07</s> EXTENDED to 31/12/2007<br>
-'''Show type:''' Series<br>
-'''Interview expenses paid:''' No<br>
-'''Show expenses paid:''' No<br>
-'''Interview cities''': Telephone interviews
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 === Deal or No Deal ===