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Legacy

More than 70% of people in the UK die without a legally valid will, which can lead to conflict amongst the remaining family. Now, one of the country's leading businessmen, Sir Gerry Robinson, wants to help change that. Assisted by expert legal advisors, he will help people to write their wills for a major new BBC2 series. If you, or a friend or relative, would like Sir Gerry's help, call 020 7861 8068 or email legacy@talkbackthames.tv.

House Gift

ITV's daytime show House Gift is returning for a brand new series and we're looking for stylish homes (from the M25 area only) to take part.

Our three interior design gurus will find you three fabulous house gifts. All you have to do is choose which one is perfect for your home. To take part, or nominate a friend, call 09011 986 986, visit www.itv.com/beontv or e-mail your name and phone number to housegift@itv.com.

Move like Michael

The BBC is launching a nationwide search for the person or group whose dancing best embodies the spirit of Michael Jackson. From builders to ballet dancers, teachers to tap dancers, we want to hear from you for an exciting new competition on BBC3.

Amateur or pro, if you are over 16 and have been inspired by MJ then email dance@fevermedia.co.uk or call 020 7428 4632 (national rates apply).

Dinner Date - find true love through food!

In each episode of Dinner Date, one lucky person will get the chance to find true love over three meals - each cooked by a blind date. We are looking for single men and women, aged 25–45, who enjoy good food, good company and taking the chance on a blind date.

To find out more, email dinnerdate@hattrick.com or call 020 7184 6748/6746.

Thrill Rides and Rollercoasters

Lion Television is looking for thrill seekers to take part in a new primetime family game show with a twist. If you love thrill rides and rollercoasters, have a big personality and think you've got what it takes to tackle some crazy challenges in a bid to win some cash, then we want to hear from you!

For an application form, please email tp@liontv.co.uk or call 020 8846 2019.

Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum

Do have have a child aged 16–26? Are they demanding, jobless or out of control? Reckon it's time they stopped relying on you and learnt what the real world's all about?

BBC3's Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum is back for a new series. To apply email beontv@monkeykingdom.com or call/text 020 7749 3174 (national rates apply).

The Big Family Diet

Outline Productions is producing a new six-part series about weight loss for Sky1.

The Big Family Diet (working title) is looking for overweight families and couples who are extremely keen to lose weight. As well as those worried about the health implications, we are keen to hear from people who would like to slim down for a particular goal.

Anyone who is interested should contact us for a confidential chat on 020 7424 7623 (standard rates apply) or email weightloss@outlineproductions.co.uk.

Snog Marry Avoid?

BBC3's hugely popular makeover show is back and searching for people with unique looks! Are you the most glamorous, outrageous person you know? Do you stand out from the crowd and turn heads wherever you go? Are you up for trying out a new look - and being on telly?

If this sounds like you or someone you know then get in touch. Email snog@endemoluk.com for more information.

Seeking over-40 mums-to-be

Are you over 40 and about to become a first-time mum? Award-winning TV production company Betty is researching a documentary about motherhood for Channel 4.

The programme will tell the stories of women of different ages about to become mothers for the first time. To help us with our research, we would be really interested in talking to women over the age of 40 due to give birth in the next three to six months. To find out more please call Thea Hickson on 020 7290 0660 (standard rates apply), or email thea.hickson@betty.co.uk.

For more information about Betty, please visit our website at www.betty.co.uk.

BBC2's Grow Your Own Drugs…

…is looking for people to take part in a new series. Do you suffer from conditions such as dandruff, indigestion or blocked ears? Or perhaps you suffer from burns either from too much lying in the sun or from your cooker at home? Does shaving bring you out in a rash?

If you would like to try a plant-based remedy to help soothe your ailments please get in touch now. Please email us providing as much information about your ailment as you can a: therese.byrne@silverriver.tv, or call us on 020 7907 3469 (national rates apply).

Give your house a face-lift

Are you a couple living together? Scraped together enough cash to buy a place but don't have the money to do it up? Just moved into your partner's place and think it desperately needs some alterations? Or do you and your other half have different ideas about how your home should look?

BBC3 is looking for couples who own their own place and would love the chance to give their home a face-lift. To apply, or for more information, get in contact ASAP: email homes@renegadepictures.co.uk or call 020 7479 4210 (national rates apply).

Are You an Egghead? is returning to BBC2

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next general knowledge giant? The hit BBC2 quiz is looking for a new super brain to join the most prestigious group in British quiz show history.

If you think you could call yourself an Egghead contact us today for an application form. Email areyouanegghead@12yard.com or write to Are You An Egghead? Applications, 12 Yard Productions, 131–151 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 5BB.

Outtake TV needs your help!

Outtake TV still needs your clips! Any gaffes or blunders could earn you money - perhaps it's a shoot you've been working on or an item you've seen go out?

Please get in touch with the Outtake team by emailing outtaketv@bbc.co.uk.

Do you want to slash your weekly food bill?

Would you like to know how to feed your friends and family delicious food without breaking the bank? Two of the nation's best chefs are on the look-out for members of the public to appear in an exciting new BBC2 food series.

In each programme our chefs will challenge a family, a couple or a group of flatmates to spend a week following their culinary rules, which will allow them to eat exciting food for substantially less than they usually spend. Our chefs will teach them a new way of eating, based on careful planning, strategic shopping, seasonal eating and traditional recipes.

If you think your household could be up to this challenge and would be interested in appearing on the programme, Outline Productions would love to hear from you. Please email food@outlineproductions.co.uk or call 020 7424 7629 (national rates apply).

Diets gone wrong

Are you on a diet? Have you tried one in the past that has gone badly wrong or had unfortunate side effects? Diets are on everyone's minds and on the front covers of all the magazines. We all like to cut down a little after the excesses of Christmas but have you been tempted to go to extremes in the pursuit of the perfect dress size?

A BBC programme is looking for young men and women who've tried a diet that has gone badly wrong. Did it seriously affect your health? Were there unfortunate side effects? Have you been put off dieting for life or are you still willing to try the latest fad?

If you're interested in taking part and have a story to tell, call 0161 244 3508 (national rates apply) or email diets@bbc.co.uk.

Have you suffered at the hands of cowboy tradesmen?

Independent production company Mentorn Scotland are looking for people who have had bad experiences with workmen for a BBC1 series, Cowboy Trap.

The series is presented by homes expert Clive Holland, who will visit people across the country whose lives have been disrupted due to the chaos caused by "cowboy" workmen.

Clive will assess the damage from work - or lack of it - and call the builders, plumbers, electricians, roofers or joiners to account for their shoddy workmanship. In each case, the problems will be fixed by the programme's team of skilled workmen.

Please call Mentorn Scotland - from anywhere in Britain - for a confidential discussion on 0141 331 7455 (national rates apply) or email builders@mentorn.tv. If emailing, please include your location and name in the subject line.

Ready Steady Cook is on the look-out for contributors

Ainsley Harriott, host of Ready, Steady, Cook

Do you struggle to produce nice meals on a shrinking household budget? Are food feuds taking over your family and friends? Would you like to change the eating habits of your nearest and dearest? Or would you like to impress the love of your life with some newfound sparkle in the kitchen?

Ready Steady Cook is back on BBC2 and looking for viewers with a passion for food and an original, eye-catching problem they want our chefs to solve.

If you have a cooking challenge for our chefs, Ainsley would love to hear from you. Please email readysteadycook@endemoluk.com.

Single Mums' and Dads' Mansion

BBC3 series Young Mums' Mansion is back - and this time we are looking for single dads too!

Are you a single parent? Finding it tough juggling work, childcare, domestic chores and a social life? Would you like to meet and talk to others in similar situations? Could you be a great role model for other single parents and are you passionate about getting your voice heard?

If you are interested in trying out a radically different support network that could enhance your and your child's life, this could be for you.

To apply or find out more call 020 7067 4860 (standard call charges apply) or email singleparents@lovewest.co.uk.

TV series looking for families venturing abroad

Are you planning on taking an extraordinary trip to explore the world with the kids? Do you dream of once-in-a-lifetime adventures and experiences travelling in foreign lands? Want your children to have an education that simply can't be taught in a classroom?

Channel 4 would like to speak to families who are putting day-to-day life on the back burner to do something out of the ordinary with their kids.

If you or someone you know is planning a family trip with a difference, we'd love to hear from you - email familygapyear@twentytwenty.tv.

Don't Tell the Bride

BBC3's Don't Tell the Bride is back and looking for couples who are desperate to wed!

Girls, are you dreaming of the perfect day? Do you what you want down to the tiniest detail? Grooms, have you got what it takes to pull off the ultimate wedding? If you think you are up to the job, we have £12,000 to make your big day! Email weddings@renegadepictures.co.uk or call 020 7479 4210 (national rates apply).

Writing the Century

Writing the Century is a BBC drama series that will explore the 20th century through real correspondence and diaries from the great, the good and the ordinary.

We are looking for diaries and letters that describe what life was like during the 20th century and are very keen to hear from any members of the public who would like to share such content with us. We are interested in any personal accounts that were written at the time, rather than memoirs that were written after the main events. Go to the BBC Radio 4 website for more information.

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