Competitions broadcast during TV programmes often have incredible prizes bundles to suit any taste, whether they be large amounts of cash, luxury holidays, exotic cars or the latest gifts and gadgets.
Listed below are the prize draws that have featured on popular TV shows from ITV, Channel4 and Channel5. Recently there has been a trend of moving more towards postal entries rather than online - these are indicated below. For more infomation, check out our Frequently Asked Questions guide.
Competitions Currently Running:
Note: Competitions-Time does not have any kind of approval or endorsement from the websites listed and as such, cannot link directly entry pages.
Details of competitions are provided with the intentions of aiding viewers that are struggling to find relevant information.
TV Show: ITV Horse Racing Competition
Closing: 18th Sep 2017
Added: 29th Jul 2017
Instructions:
This competition cannot be entered for free online! Free entries are via post only.
Send a sealed envelope or post card with your name and contact phone number to:
HR04
PO Box 7558,
Derby,
DE1 0NQ
Entry Page Preview:
TV Show: This Morning Competition
Closing: 24th Aug 2017
Added: 29th Jul 2017
Instructions:
This competition cannot be entered online! Free entries are via post only.
Send a sealed envelope or post card with your name and contact phone number to:
DY 31,
PO Box 7558,
Derby,
DE1 0NQ
TV Show: This Morning Competition
Closing: 31st Aug 2017
Added: 24th Jul 2017
Instructions:
This competition cannot be entered online! Free entries are via post only.
Send a sealed envelope or post card with your name and contact phone number to:
DY 30,
PO Box 7558,
Derby,
DE1 0NQ
Suggested Answer: none
View CompetitionDo people really win broadcast competitions?
Yes! ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 all publish the names of winners of broadcast competitions on their websites.
How can such extravagant prize packages be given away?
Entries via premium rate phone numbers alone have the potential to generate a lot of money, especially when there is a ready made audience to advertise to.
Also the prize packages are often sponsored. In exchange for donating towards the package, companies will receive some brief TV advertising and the personal details of all entrants for further marketing (look out for any 'opt-in' check boxes or wording in the terms and conditions).
Why include the option for free entries?
Competitions fall under the Gambling Commission's jurisdiction. The gambling act 2005 states that any prize draw requiring a payment to participate will be classed as a lottery. The free entry route is offered (via a website or post) to avoid this classification as the act also states that lotteries cannot be run for private or commercial gain (National Lottery excluded).
Postal entries? Online is more convenient!
The convenience of online entries appears to be having an impact on the other entry methods. Unfortunately, the Gambling Act 2005 specifically states that 'a letter sent by ordinary post' is an acceptable free entry route. All entry routes must have the same chances of winning, so all we suggest is keep sending in the postal entries. If the costs to process them rise, other routes may be reconsidered in the future.
Who is eligible to win?
Terms and conditions differ for each competition but the general requirements are that the entrant must be 18 years or older and a UK resident.
