The Piano
The Piano is a new talent show that will profile the best amateur pianists in the UK, performing on pianos at four stations around the country. Unbeknownst to the contestants, it's not just a documentary: it's also a competition. The contestants are secretly being judged, and the four best of them - one from each station - will perform at the Royal Festival Hall to an audience of thousands in the final episode.
Cast
Claudia Winkleman
Self - Presenter
MIKA
Self - Judge
Seasons
Claudia Winkleman hosts the search for some of the UK's best amateur piano performers. The winner will play at the Royal Festival Hall.
E1St. Pancras.
Feb 15, 2023
The search begins as passionate amateurs play the public piano at a busy London station
E2Leeds
Feb 22, 2023
In Leeds, as the search continues, a unique performance stops the station in its tracks
E3Glasgow
Mar 1, 2023
An 86-year-old, a boogie woogie biker and an Elton John-playing viruoso each hit the keys
E4Birmingham
Mar 8, 2023
Things get misty-eyed as a Welsh retiree takes the piano off down memory lane
E5The Final
Mar 15, 2023
The pianists play for a packed Royal Festival Hall. Who delivers the winning performance?
E6The Concert
Mar 15, 2023
A chance to watch the full final concert from the Royal Festival Hall
Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang unearth more exciting amateur pianists.
E1Manchester
Apr 28, 2024
The search begins with a classically trained boxer, a dance DJ and an 80-year-old romantic
E2Cardiff
May 5, 2024
In Wales - the land of song - the search continues with triplets and a song about conkers
E3Edinburgh
May 12, 2024
The team are blown away by a boy in a bow tie and charmed by a piano-playing postie
E4London Victoria
May 19, 2024
Lang Lang hails 'the new Bach' and a milkman plays his heart out in London
E5Liverpool
May 26, 2024
This time: a rapping call centre manager. Infamous Billy the Hat. And a group sing-along
E6Pre-Final
Jun 2, 2024
The final concert's approaching. Will the pianists be rehearsed and ready in time?
E7The Final
Jun 9, 2024
The pianists play live at a sold-out auditorium. But who wins performance of the night?
Claudia Winkleman and Mika are back, joined by new mentor and seven-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste, as they begin their search for the UK’s best amateur pianists.
E1London Liverpool Street
Apr 13, 2025
The search for the UK's most exciting amateur pianists starts at London's Liverpool Street Station with an encounter with a dinner lady, some star power and a tarot reader.
E2Brighton
Apr 20, 2025
It's off to the seaside, as Claudia, Mika and Jon Batiste's continuing search for more amazing amateur pianists takes in some boogie-woogie and a song about a tapeworm.
E3Sheffield
Apr 27, 2025
On the hottest day of the year, Claudia, Mika and Jon encounter a professional footballer with the sweetest voice, an unexpected trumpet, and a piece inspired by a fish.
E4Newcastle
May 4, 2025
In Newcastle, there's an incredible display of pianistic talent from a romantic tram driver, a teenager hits all the right notes, and an 87-year-old widow brings everyone to tears.
E5Heathrow
May 11, 2025
The search concludes, at Heathrow Airport. The contenders for the final spot on the stage are a talented pilot, a romantic charity worker and a teacher with a royal medal.
E6Preparation
May 18, 2025
With the big concert looming, the hard work starts. Mika, Jon Batiste and Claudia help prepare the amateur pianists to perform. But have they taken too big a risk with the line-up?
E7The Final
May 25, 2025
The day of the final concert has arrived. The seven amateur pianists prepare to play their hearts out in front of a packed auditorium. Who'll win the Performance of the Night award?
Claudia Winkleman and Mika return with the search for the UK's best amateur pianists, joined this series by a number of different guest mentors, including Jools Holland, Hiromi and Jamie Cullum.
E1Birmingham
Jul 12, 2026
Their first stop is Birmingham New Street station, where American classical pianist Tiffany Poon joins Mika in the observation room as performers including the youngest and oldest pianists ever to appear on the show, and a composer inspired by the Grand Canyon, take their turns at the keyboard.
E2Episode 2
Jul 19, 2026
E3Episode 3
Jul 26, 2026
E4Episode 4
Aug 2, 2026
E5Episode 5
Aug 9, 2026
E6Episode 6
Aug 16, 2026
E7Episode 7
Aug 23, 2026
Storyline
The Piano is a new talent show that will profile the best amateur pianists in the UK, performing on pianos at four stations around the country. Unbeknownst to the contestants, it's not just a documentary: it's also a competition. The contestants are secretly being judged, and the four best of them - one from each station - will perform at the Royal Festival Hall to an audience of thousands in the final episode.
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