Child Genius (Australian TV series)
| Child Genius | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality |
| Developed by | Warner Bros |
| Presented by | Susan Carland |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | SBS |
| Release | 12 November 2018 |
| Related | |
Child Genius is an Australian reality competition series, hosted by Susan Carland and broadcast on SBS.[1] The show involves a group of gifted children completing a series of tasks to gain the title of child genius.[2] Gifted consultant and Chairman of Mensa International's Gifted Youth Committee Alan D. Thompson appeared for Australian Mensa.[3][4]
Seasons overview
Season 1 Contestant Demographics
The first season featured 19 participants ranging in age from seven to 12 years old.[5]
Winner of Season 1
Nathan, a 12-year-old from Brisbane, was the winner of the first season of Child Genius Australia.[6]
Season 2 Format Changes
Season 2 was reduced from six episodes to four and increased the focus on the parents' stories. It featured 16 children aged eight to 12.[7]
Production Company
The series is produced specifically by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia.[8]
References
- ^ Knox, David (25 October 2018). "Airdate: Child Genius". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 25 October 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ^ Cubis, Shane (19 October 2018). "What makes someone a 'Child Genius'?". Special Broadcasting Service. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ^ Vergis, Sharon (15 November 2018). "'Life is not all about winning': Why Child Genius mum Jessica wants her son to fail". Special Broadcasting Service. Archived from the original on 3 February 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ Wordley, Bianca (10 November 2018). "What it's really like to be a child genius". Essential Kids. Archived from the original on 3 February 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ Nicole, S. B. S. (12 November 2018). "SBS asks, are you a genius?". SBS About. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ "Fan favourite Nathan wins 'Child Genius'". SBS Voices. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ "The child geniuses are back". SBS What's On. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ "New on SBS: Dr Susan Carland searches for Australia's brightest child". www.mediaweek.com.au. Retrieved 9 March 2026.