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Contestants wanted for Only Connect quiz show in 2013

07 Dec 2012

Apply by 25 January 2013 to take part in the popular BBC Four quiz, hosted by Victoria Coren, where general knowledge meets lateral thinking.

Only Connect's Victoria Coren

The quiz where, as in life itself, knowledge will only take you so far: patience and lateral thinking are also vital. It’s all about making connections between things which may appear, at first glance, not to be connected at all.

Calling all contestants

We’re looking for teams of three players who share a common passion, ability or profession, to pool their combined wits to solve fiendish conundrums and vexing puzzles.

To request an application, please email:

The closing date for applications is Friday, 25 January 2013, so get your application in as soon as possible.

If you applied for a previous series, but were unsuccessful, you are welcome to apply again for the new series. Auditions will be held in regional centres across the UK.

All applicants must be aged 18 and over and UK residents.