Contestant Calls

Revision as of 13:59, 11 February 2011

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!

Pointless - Series 5

Can you name a top 40 single released by The Beatles? Can you name a John Travolta movie? Can you name a Grand Slam winning tennis player? If so, you could be in with a chance of winning big money.

Four pairs of contestants will be pitted against each other as their general knowledge skills are put to the test. Could you trust your friend, your dad, your girlfriend or your work colleague under pressure? We would like to hear from pairs of people who think they can take up the challenge.

Nationwide auditions for Series 5 will be taking place from March, so please get in touch now. Pointless is produced for the BBC by Endemol UK.

We will use your information for the purpose of selecting contestants for the programme. Applicants must be 18 years of age and over. You must be resident in the UK.

To apply: request an email application form by email: gameshow@endemoluk.com

By post:

Pointless 5 Applications
Endemol UK
Shepherds Building Central
Charecroft Way
London
W14 0EE

Deadline: 28 March 2011
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: Nationwide

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

Contestant calls are posted at bbc.co.uk/beonashow.

There is also a separate CBBC "Be on a show" page.

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

The Chase:

Apply via the website at http://www.itv.com/entertainment/thechase/

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:

Countdown
The Television Centre
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS3 1JS

For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email saralee.mullan@itv.com.

Deal or No Deal:

Apply via the website at www.channel4.com/deal

Eggheads:

Visit www.12yard.com/eggheads to fill out an application form online.

Alternatively you can email: eggheads@12yard.com

MasterChef:

Fill in the online application form or write to:

Masterchef
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

University Challenge:

Email universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk.

Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply.

For audience tickets, call 0161 9520408 or email saralee.mullan@itv.com.

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.

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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