Gogglebox is looking for ‘funny Northern families’ to join the new series

In what could be the most exciting casting call of the year, Gogglebox producers are on the look out for Northern ‘funny families’ to appear on the show.

The show, which centres around the wonderfully simple concept of British families enjoying weeknight telly, has experienced massive success since its debut almost a decade ago, with many of its participants becoming TV stars in their own right.

And now, the time has come to introduce some new families – who are preferably Northern and funny – to the Gogglebox clan.

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Posting a casting call to Instagram, one of the show’s producers wrote: “Looking for funny families in the NORTH of England for new series of C4’s Gogglebox.

“I’m looking to have chats with hilarious families / couples / groups of friends from LIVERPOOL, BRADFORD, DEWSBURY, SHEFFIELD and surrounding areas for an upcoming series of Gogglebox.

“Please tag the funniest people you know particularly interested in speaking to diverse groups who are underrepresented. Get in touch!”

Giving a little more insight into the type of person Channel 4 bosses are looking to cast, executive producer Victoria Ray explained: “The ideal people are ones who don’t know that they’re funny [and] we like people who are charismatic, engaging and don’t necessarily see themselves as TV personalities.

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“We like to pick people who don’t want to be on the telly.”

Reckon you and your family would be up for it?

Well, Channel 4’s application process has long been shrouded in mystery, with a spokesperson saying last year: “There is no way to apply to be on Gogglebox.”

Rumour has it that they have eyes and ears everywhere, however, so if somebody, somewhere thinks you have what it takes to be on the show or you have a strong social media presence, you could very well be receiving a phone call from Channel 4 in the near future.