King of the Nerds
Synopsis
According to the Sky press office,
- "Eleven of Britain's sharpest brains from across the nerd spectrum face challenges that test their intellect, ingenuity, skills and pop-culture prowess.
- "Designed to to sort the weak from the geek, the nerds live together in "Nerdvana," competing first as teams before moving on to individual challenges.
- "Each week one contestant is eliminated, until the series culminates with one winner chosen to sit on the 'Throne of Games' as the quintessential master of all things nerdy, the King Of The Nerds."
According to the application form,
- "Are you more Big Bang than Bond? Proud to be a GEEK ... and Chic? Do you have knowledge of all things Nerd Culture?"
And according to the Sky sponsorship division,
- "This form of competitive reality show is a favourite among audiences, frequently bringing in a large and loyal viewership, and lighting up the social media world with discussion and debate. With its focus on the competition between some the countries sharpest minds, King of the Nerds will indubitably garner a similarly loyal following and create an equivalent buzz on social media networks. This sponsorship will therefore enable a brand to target a loyal and engaged audience and further extend their reach by means of the shows talkability."
This programme has not yet aired. A full review will appear here after broadcast.
Inventor
Based on the Electus format, shown on TBS in the USA.
