Did anyone watch Superhuman Genius last night?

Question

It was on ITV1 at 9pm.

http://www.radiotimes.com/ListingsServlet?event=10&channelId=26&programmeId=83044027&jspLocation=/jsp/prog_details_fullpage.jsp

Was it just me, or did that boy who played piano seem to be under too much pressure at his age? I personally felt that his dad didn't seem to think about the welfare of his son. Especially when he played in a jazz club and was so tired, but he had to go on. I just felt to sorry for him and so angry at the parents. Anyone agree or disagree?

Answer 1

I totally agree about the Jazz boy.  It was totally distressing to watch when he finished and was like.. 'It was a flop' to his Dad and 'Don't film me please' like he was about to cry.  I wanted to hug that kid.

The painting girl was pretty amazing and she didn't seem under much pressure.  The horse in the snow painting was beautiful.

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

I thought that too, at the start he looked like he was enjoying it but i think the jazz was down to his dad not the little boy i think he was happy enough just composing and playing classical music.

The girl who painted she was so talented and seemed to be the most happy and well balanced out of the lot. I have been on her website today to see all of her works and they have fabulous - http://www.artakiane.com/home.htm have a look ...

The science chappie didn't really seem that happy - and his dad was a little bit pushy.And as Pridmore the memory guy i felt really sorry for him - his talent cant really help him earn any money or anything.

Kim Peek who inspired Rainman - he obviously has amazing knowledgee but i did feel sorry for his Dad who is getting too old to look after him but loves him dearly.

It was such and interesting programme, i love programmes like that.

Answer 4

I agree i was absolutely disgusted at that young girls parents who sold her paintings for $170,000 - $300 ,000.

They bought a million dollar mansion with her money she earned.

She is very talented but it is very stressful to paint a large picture in a short deadline.

Answer 5

It was like his parents were pushing him to do something that they decided he had to do. I really felt sorry for him when his father pushed him to carry on with the jazz performance at night, when it was obvious he wanted to go home to his bed.