Eggheads Contestant Call, 2017
EGGHEADS ARE LOOKING AGAIN...
Handily, they've put all the detail on a flyer:
Calls from production companies looking for quiz show contestants in the UK. I've done Eggheads and 15-to-1 in the past. Great fun and you could win money. Reccomended. Meanwhile, if you are a production company looking to cast, send details to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
EGGHEADS ARE LOOKING AGAIN...
Handily, they've put all the detail on a flyer:
12 Yard have a new quiz show coming soon. Auditions in Glasgow on July 9th so get your application form in now.
The idea of the show is that you play with a family member of a different generation. The older player answers first to build up the cash and the younger one then has to answer questions to win or lose the money. It has a working title "DON’T BLOW THE INHERITANCE". Nice!
Apply by
emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Small print:
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 returning application forms is 8th July 2012
Applications received after this date may not be considered.
We reserve the right to extend the closing date and time at our sole discretion.
Applications are subject to the terms and conditions in the application form.
* Legal adoptees are eligible to apply.
In the wake of Bob Holness's recent departure, its good news for quiz fans that Blockbusters will be back on telly soon, courtesy of Talkback Thames who are producing the show in the next few months.
Obviously, Uncle Bob won't be the host but I've been told the format will remain as-was in the glory days of the program in the 1980s and 1990s and the prizes will be cash.
Also, this time there is no need to be a teenager, adults may apply. Auditions are happening now and you can get more info by emailing Lauren Tee on either of these emails:
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Perfection is back on the BBC later this year and is now auditioning for new contestants during June and July. All the answers are true/false so if you're bipolar, then this could be the show for you.
Jane from the production team says "The winning money is much like 'Eggheads' - £1000 per game, and the money is rolled over if nobody wins. Each episode contains 2 games so the jackpot can increase quite quickly. As far as I know (and the production team know) the most that has been won is £8000 or £9000 - I don't have a specific figure though. The show usually airs at 4.15pm on BBC 2 - weekdays."
What to do now? Email them This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or give them a shaaaaaaat on the blower: 0800 032 0151
Unfamiliar with the format: You can read more about the show on UK Gameshows
Terms:
“Me and the wife recently auditioned for the game show ‘Pointless’ and were sent a shortlist email 2 days after that audition. Unfortunately we never heard back from them, so about 3 weeks later I emailed one of the researchers who said we unfortunately not made the list to actually appear on the programme.
“She did say that it was definitely worth auditioning again which we did last week. I’m getting a bit worried though as its now been exactly a week and we haven’t heard anything (no shortlist email 2 days later like before).
“I’m beginning to lose hope, even though the researcher said you will hear within 2 weeks it seems this show shortlists contestants within a couple of days (as was shown in our 1st audition process).
“Please can you offer us any hope? Has it been known for any shows to just ring you up and say you are on (without first sending the shortlist email)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.”
The short answer is that as with all TV shows, you can always receive a call from out of the blue if you applied. Even if you’re not first choice, circumstances can change and the production company may need to refer to their backup list of contestants.
Also, it can be difficult to second-guess what the TV company is looking for at any given time. Producers are under pressure to fairly represent the ethnic, age, gender and regional make-up of the UK when casting for their shows.
This means that at the time of any given application your personal profile may be the wrong fit. At the time you apply, the network may be specifically looking for more women from the North of England. They may be for more Asian faces. You can miss out this way and it can be nothing to do with your ability.
Also, the ability of a contestant to project the right mood is usually far more important than their quizzing ability. Different shows will be looking for different characters. Bubbly is a good bet but some will also be looking for serious, wacky, intense, or even brutally normal.
What the producers are looking for depends on the show and the time. It’s always a good idea to simply ask the researchers what they’re looking for when you apply or when you turn up to an audition. They’ll often be happy to tell you exactly what type of contestant they are hoping to find and you can adjust your behaviour accordingly.
The other thing to remember is that if a show is very popular then you will have less chance of getting on. This is simply to do with supply and demand.
So, the hope is there: unless you’ve been specifically told you are not required, you can be called at any time. Keep applying for shows and you’re sure to be on screen sooner or later.
UPDATE:
I later got another email from Steve saying:
"Just to let you know that we appeared on Pointless last month. We finally got the call. I think my persistent helped.
Again many thanks for your advice"See!
Channel 4 have a show called "Should I Stay Or Should I Go". In true pilot style, they are looking for contestants at the very last minute. The recording is in London next Tuesday (8th March) and I got the details below from one of the program's researchers today:
They won't say who
She says "We are making a pilot for a brand new Channel 4 quiz show and would love to hear from you if you would love to test your knowledge in an exciting new quiz format."
She was specifically asking for
Another contestant call has come through, mainly for those of you in the London area. Zeppotron Limited is making a brand new adventure style quiz show pilot for Channel 4 and are looking for contestants to take part.
Auditions are in the capital only and the show is just a pilot but there is a £500 prize pot on offer.
You can't win any money on Only Connect, so I won't be applying, but the show is popular with quizzers and the production team looking for new blood for their 5th series.
Here's the text of the press release they sent me and if you do apply, do
The National Lottery Who Dares Wins, hosted by Nick Knowles is back and the BBC needs you in the audience.
The show will be recorded at
Channel 4 are looking for contestants with good general knowledge to take part in a new show.
The Production company is called Shine TV and they're looking for quizzers based in London to turn out for evening auditions.
Shine have been responsible for such shows as