Contestant Calls

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 Quiz Show

Looking for a challenge? Would you like the chance to win great cash prizes? We want to hear from you!

We're looking for people who would like to take part in a new show we're making for Channel 4. Applicants of all ages and backgrounds will be considered, as long as you're bright, fun, are okay with your general knowledge and available for one day's recording in London.

If you'd like to apply, get in touch with us now for more details!

E-mail us IMMEDIATELY at contestants@objectiveproductions.com, with your name, age, contact e-mail and telephone number.

Closing date: Apply ASAP, closes 30/06/06
Show type: Pilot for series
Interview expenses paid: No
Show expenses paid: Yes

Interview cities: Central London

Ant and Dec's Con.Test

TalkbackThames are seeking contestants for a big money game of knowledge and bluff, to be aired this summer. The hotline number is 09064 71 72 73 and calls cost a maximum of £1. Costs from mobiles and some networks may vary. Contestants must be over the age of 16.

Deal or No Deal

We've had a number of enquiries about how to get onto this very popular show. It seems from the website that they have all the contestants that they need for the moment - over 80,000 people are said to have applied. 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/

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!

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:

Email for an application form via: priceisright@talkbackthames.tv

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:

You need to write for an application form:

Stars in Their Eyes
Granada Television
Quay Street
Manchester M60 9EA

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.

The Weakest Link:

Send an email to theweakestlink@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.