Contestant Calls

Revision as of 13:03, 18 October 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!

Nothing but the Truth

Legend & TV host Jerry Springer is looking for new and exciting contestants for the 2nd series of "Nothing but the Truth" for SKY ONE. You could win up to £50, 000 - sound good?

Could you answer 21 questions honestly? Could you bare your soul, not only to the nation but in front of your closest family and friends?

It's even easy to apply. Call us NOW on 0207 025 0928 or email truth@ruggiemedia.com

Don't miss out on the money! Just think what you could do with some extra cash...

Deadline: 24th October 2007
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London

Big Kidz

Families wanted for exciting new CBBC TV show. Does your family have what it takes to star in a new CBBC game show? Do you want to play games and win prizes?

We're looking for fun-loving families to take part in our hilarious new game show where kids have to be grown ups and grown ups have to be kids!

This is a family show and we want the whole family to muck in and help each other out. So we’re looking for families with energetic kids aged between 8 and 13 years old and equally energetic parents/guardians.

Filming would take place over three days in the family home and there are fab prizes up for grabs.

Contact apply@bigkidz.tv or call 020 7644 0042 for an application form. Places are filling fast so call now to avoid disappointment.

Brainbox

Does your brain need a workout?

Are you a fan of brain exercises such as Sudoku, Logic Puzzles, Word Searches and Memory Games?

If you answered YES then we want to hear from YOU!

BBC TWO is looking for people to compete in BRAINBOX, a high jeopardy new quiz show that will test your mental agility, nerve and skill in a series of brain flexing challenges.

Could you be the next BRAINBOX?

If you are interested in taking part and are over 18 years old call
09011 22 33 77
(calls cost 25p from a BT Landline, other operators and mobiles may vary) or email your name, age, number, occupation and county to
brainbox@bbc.co.uk

Please state where you heard about this advert.

Duel

From Gallowgate TV, the co-producers of the hit ITV1 show PokerFace, comes a brand new Saturday night quiz show.

We are looking for lively contestants with nerves of steel who want to try their wits at winning a big cash prize.

To complete an application form please visit: http://www.gallowgatetv.com/contestants or call: 020 7297 8297 or email: contestants@gallowgatetv.com

Golden Balls

Become a Golden Balls contestant!

Jasper Carrott hosts Golden Balls, ITV1's hit tea time quiz show that gives you the chance to win big.

And guess what? Next time the winner really could be you, because we've just started a nationwide search for new contestants.

If you think you've got what it takes to enter Golden Balls, contact us by sending an email to goldenballs@endemoluk.com or phone 0870 871 0780, leaving your name, phone number, email address and your nearest city.

Who knows, this could be your Golden opportunity...

Deadline: November 2007
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Nationwide

QU12

QU12 is a series of 12 shows for 12 contestants plus a final to be filmed at 12 different locations in the coming months. The prizes are £100 per finalist and £1,000 for the winner, and if the shows are broadcast these amounts will be £1,000 and £10,000 respectively. No interviews etc, it is a quiz players show. Contestant and content led, not production and presenter-centric! There is a £20 entry. See www.QU12.com for details, email steve_jm_kidd@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 07814 326 717.

Closing date: 12/12/07
Show type: 12 show quiz
Interview expenses paid: N/A
Show expenses paid: No
Interview cities: No interviews, just shows, 12 locations around UK

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

CHANNEL 4 SHOWS

Specific contestant calls are regularly posted at www.channel4.com/takepart.

Bargain Hunt:

Fill in the online application form or write to:

Contestant Applications
Bargain Hunt
PO Box 229
Bristol
BS99 7JN

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:

The application form for Countdown is now available online (Microsoft Word format only).

Alternatively, you can get a form sent to you by emailing countdown@channel4.com or writing to Damian Eadie or Michael Wylie at:

Countdown
The Television Centre
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS3 1JS

Or 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 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 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 ITV Millionaire site.

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+===Nothing but the Truth===
+Legend & TV host Jerry Springer is looking for new and exciting contestants for the 2nd series of "Nothing but the Truth" for SKY ONE. You could win up to £50, 000 - sound good?
+Could you answer 21 questions honestly? Could you bare your soul, not only to the nation but in front of your closest family and friends?
+It's even easy to apply. Call us NOW on 0207 025 0928 or email [mailto:truth@ruggiemedia.com truth@ruggiemedia.com]
+Don't miss out on the money! Just think what you could do with some extra cash...
+'''Deadline''': 24th October 2007<br/>
+'''Show type''': Series<br/>
+'''Interview expenses paid?''': No<br/>
+'''Show expenses paid?''':  Yes<br/>
+'''Interview cities''': London<br/>
+----
+=== Big Kidz ===
+Families wanted for exciting new CBBC TV show. Does your family have what it takes to star in a new CBBC game show? Do you want to play games and win prizes?
+We're looking for fun-loving families to take part in our hilarious new game show where kids have to be grown ups and grown ups have to be kids!
+This is a family show and we want the whole family to muck in and help each other out. So we’re looking for families with energetic kids aged between 8 and 13 years old and equally energetic parents/guardians.
+Filming would take place over three days in the family home and there are fab prizes up for grabs.
+Contact [mailto:apply@bigkidz.tv apply@bigkidz.tv] or call 020 7644 0042 for an application form. Places are filling fast so call now to avoid disappointment.
+----
 ===Brainbox===
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 or call: 020 7297 8297
 or email: [mailto:contestants@gallowgatetv.com contestants@gallowgatetv.com]
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 '''Show expenses paid?''':  Yes<br/>
 '''Interview cities''': Nationwide<br/>
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-===New BBC1 Saturday Night Quiz Show===
-How many Tom Cruise movies can you name? Can you list all the signs of the zodiac?
-If you think you can list answers to questions like these, then we want to hear from you!
-Put your trivia to the test on this brand new BBC1 Quiz Show hosted by [[Nick Knowles]] for the chance to win BIG PRIZE MONEY!
-Got what it takes? Call us on 09011 27 27 27 or email [mailto:applications@12yard.com applications@12yard.com] by August 24th.
-Applicants must be over 18. Calls cost 25p from a BT landline. Mobiles and other networks may vary.
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 '''Show expenses paid''': No<br/>
 '''Interview cities''': No interviews, just shows, 12 locations around UK
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-=== 1 vs 100 ===
-BBC1's Saturday night quiz '''1 VERSUS 100''' is back!
-Are you a Quiz Whizz?
-Are you ready to pit your wits against others to win big money?
-THEN WE WANT YOU!
-For more details email: [mailto:1v100-3@endemoluk.com 1v100-3@endemoluk.com]
-Or write to:
-v100
- Shepherds Building Central
- Charecroft Way
- Shepherds Bush
- W14 0EE
-We look forward to hearing from you soon!
-'''Closing date''': 01/09/07<br/>
-'''Show type''': Quiz Series<br/>
-'''Interview expenses paid''': No<br/>
-'''Show expenses paid''': Yes<br/>
-'''Interview cities''': Nationwide
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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
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