Frequently Asked Questions
21) I want to be famous. Where do I start?
There are a number of ways to 'be famous' or get on TV. If you only want to appear on TV researchers from programmes are always looking for TV audiences, participants for gameshows and reality shows etc. You just need to know where to look.
Try some of these links:
Tickets to be in the audience of BBC TV/radio shows:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/whatson/tickets/
Apply to take part in a TV programme run by the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/whatson/beonashow/
For tickets to see other TV shows try The Applause Store: http://www.applausestore.com/
Be On Screen advertise lots of researchers looking for contestants/participants/extras and willing victims for various programmes: http://www.beonscreen.com/
Be in films
Shooting People is a list which announces when unpaid extras etc are needed. http://shootingpeople.org
Also try looking on the channel's websites - they often advertise if they are looking for people.
BBC:http://www.bbc.co.uk
ITV: http://www.itv.com
Channel 4: http://www.channel4.com
Channel 5: http://www.five.tv
If you are interested in appearing in magazines or newspapers try Be On Paper: http://www.beonpaper.com
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