Child Genius (UK TV series)

Child Genius
Genre Competition
Presented by Richard Osman (2016-)
Starring Olivia van der Werff
Simon Blair (2013-2015)
Narrated by Celia Imrie
Country of origin United Kingdom
No. of seasons 5
No. of episodes 23
Production company(s) Wall to Wall Media
Release
Original network Channel 4
Original release June 11, 2013 (2013-06-11) - present
Chronology
Related shows Child Genius (US TV series)

Child Genius is British reality competition series produced by Wall to Wall Media, broadcast on Channel 4.[1] There have been five series, one broadcast each year since 2013.[2]

Description

The show involves a group of child prodigies competing a series of tasks to gain the title of child genius. Simon Blair acted as quizmaster for the first three series and since 2016, the role has been taken by Richard Osman, who also acts as presenter. Alongside the quizmaster, Olivia van der Werff acts as independent adjudicator and they are joined by an expert in the round's subject.

Celebrity edition

In October 2016, a celebrity edition aired on Channel 4 as part of Stand Up to Cancer UK. Celebrities who took part were Aisling Bea, Alan Carr, Rachel Riley and Krishnan Guru-Murthy.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Child Genius". Wall to Wall Media Ltd. Retrieved Dec 9, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Child Genius, Series 1". Channel 4, UK. Retrieved Dec 9, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Child Genius vs Celebrities: SU2C Special". entertainment.ie. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
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