Contestant Calls

Revision as of 19:55, 16 May 2012

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!

Channel 4 show seeks contributors

Are you a whizz at quizzes? Does your day start with the crossword or number puzzles? Are you also interested in challenging mental health stigma and discrimination?

If so, producers of a programme for Channel 4 want to hear from you.

Email mentalhealth@cineflix.com or call 020 3179 0097.

Deadline: 20th June 2012
Interview expenses paid? Yes
Show expenses paid? Yes
Interview cities: London

Channel 4 programme looking for keen cooks

Do you enjoy cooking or socialising with friends? Are you also interested in challenging mental health stigma and discrimination?

If so, producers of a programme for Channel 4 want to hear from you.

Email mentalhealth@cineflix.com or call 020 3179 0097.

Deadline: 20th June 2012
Interview expenses paid? Yes
Show expenses paid? Yes
Interview cities: London

Perfection

12 Yard Productions are looking for lively, intelligent and competitive contestants for the new series of Perfection.

BBC 2’s exciting true or false quiz show PERFECTION hosted by Nick Knowles is returning and YOU could be a contestant!

Have you always fancied the chance to win cash on a quiz show? Can you manipulate the game to your advantage? Are you perfect?

We are holding auditions during JUNE and JULY 2012.

Contact us today for an application form.

Email perfection@12yard.com or call 0800 032 0151

Calls are free from most landlines. Some networks and mobile operators will charge for these calls.

All applicants must be aged 18 years or over and be legally resident and currently living in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

The closing date for requesting application forms by phone is Tuesday 26th June 2012.

The closing date for returning application forms is Friday 6th July 2012.

Applications received after this date may not be considered. Applications are subject to the terms and conditions in the application form.

Deadline: 6th July 2012
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid? No
Show expenses paid? Yes
Interview cities: Nationwide

New ITV Quiz Show

RDF Television is on the lookout for contestants to take part in an exciting new quiz show for ITV. We are looking for outgoing people who want the chance to win thousands of pounds using a combination of general knowledge and tactics.

If you are over 18 APPLY NOW by emailing apply@rdftelevision.com for an application form.

Deadline: 01/06/2012
Show type: Series
Interview expenses paid? No
Show expenses paid? Yes
Interview cities: London

New 'Sky Arts' Antiques Show

Sky Arts have a brand new… ANTIQUES SHOW!

ITN Productions are looking for contestants to take part in an exciting new television contest to find the best amateur antiques brains in the country. Contestants use their knowledge of antiques and collectibles to compete for the chance to win an antique and ultimately to secure the series crown.

We are looking for teams of two outgoing people who have a genuine passion and knowledge of antiques and collectibles. This exciting competition will see you compete to identify valuable and unique items. Partnerships can consist of spouses, friends or colleagues but you must be amateurs.

Please email AntiquesHouse@itn.co.uk with a few lines about yourself, and to request an application form, ASAP.

You must be 18 or over to apply.

Deadline: ongoing, but spaces are expected to go quickly!
Show type: Pilot/first series
Interview expenses paid? Yes
Show expenses paid? Yes
Interview cities: London and online

Secret Fortune

The National Lottery “Secret Fortune” – hosted by Nick Knowles – is back for a brand new series!

By putting your general knowledge to the test, you could win a great cash prize.

We are looking for fantastic Contestant Pairs to take part – a family duo, competitive couple, best friends, colleagues or simply a great twosome that will work together well and potentially win BIG MONEY.

To receive an application form today, email contestants@wild-rover.com

Or call 02890 500 758 for more information. Standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply

The closing date for returning application forms is 17:00, 11th of March 2012.

All applicants must be 18 years and over and be legally resident and currently living in the UK.

ITV Pilot Show

Shine TV is on the lookout for contestants to take part in a pilot of a brand new game show.

We’re looking for outgoing individuals, pairs and groups of people with good general knowledge, lots of enthusiasm and courage to take part in this exciting show!

If applying as a pair or as a team (either 5 or 10 people per team) you must be friends, work colleagues, family members or belong to the same social/sport club.

Please email shine.gameshow@shine.tv for an application form ASAP.

You must be 18 or over to apply.

Deadline: 1 March 2012
Show type: Pilot
Interview expenses paid?: No
Show expenses paid?: Yes
Interview cities: London

Blockbusters

The TV quiz show BLOCKBUSTERS is back!

TalkbackTHAMES is on the lookout for contestants to take part in a brand new series of the popular TV quiz show ‘Blockbusters’ for Challenge TV. We are looking for outgoing people with good general knowledge and bags of enthusiasm to take part in the show that proves or disproves that two heads are better than one! You can play as a solo contestant or as a pair with a friend or relative.

If you are over 18 APPLY NOW by emailing blockbusters@talkbackthames.tv

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

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 shantelle.gaston-hird@itv.com.

Deal or No Deal:

Visit http://www.channel4.com/programmes/deal-or-no-deal/articles/how-to-become-a-contestant to be notified when applications are accepted.

Eggheads:

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

Alternatively you can email: eggheads@12yard.com

MasterChef:

The online application form is available for a few months a year.

Mastermind:

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

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

Pointless:

Pairs of players will wish to download the application form (MS Word), or write to:

Pointless Applications
Endemol UK
Shepherd's Building Central
Charecroft Way
London
W14 0EE

University Challenge:

Email universitychallenge@bbc.co.uk.

Only teams from degree-issuing institutions may apply.