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.
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: N/A
Release: 2023
Rating: 5.7
Season 1 - The Piano
2023-02-15
"The search begins in London, King's Cross & St. Pancras. Two of the world's most respected performers, Lang Lang and Mika, secretly watch on as passionate amateurs play the public pianos at train stations."
2023-02-22
"The search for Britain's best amateur pianists rolls into Leeds train station, with a Chopin lover, a piano on wheels, and a unique performance that stops the station in its tracks."
2023-03-01
"In Glasgow, an 86-year-old father of 11 hits the keys as more outstanding amateur pianists wow the public. There's also an Elton John-playing YouTube star and a boogie woogie biker."
2023-03-08
"At Birmingham New Street, things get misty-eyed as a Welsh retiree takes the piano off down memory lane. Plus: a unique Harry Styles cover and some toe-tapping Jerry Lee Lewis."
2023-03-15
"The four pianists prepare for the final - to play before a packed house at the Royal Festival Hall. Who will deliver the winning performance? And will there be a last twist on the night?"
2023-03-15
"Claudia Winkleman presents the final concert at the Royal Festival Hall, featuring performances by Lang Lang, Mika and the finalists of the competition."
Season 2 - The Piano
2024-04-28
"The search begins with a classically trained boxer, a dance DJ and an 80-year-old romantic"
2024-05-05
"In Wales - the land of song - the search continues with triplets and a song about conkers"
2024-05-12
"The team are blown away by a boy in a bow tie and charmed by a piano-playing postie"
2024-05-19
"Lang Lang hails 'the new Bach' and a milkman plays his heart out in London"
2024-05-26
"This time: a rapping call centre manager. Infamous Billy the Hat. And a group sing-along"
2024-06-02
"The final concert's approaching. Will the pianists be rehearsed and ready in time?"
2024-06-09
"The pianists play live at a sold-out auditorium. But who wins performance of the night?"
Season 3 - The Piano
2025-04-13
"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."
2025-04-20
"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."
2025-04-27
"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."
2025-05-04
"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."
2025-05-11
"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."
2025-05-18
"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?"
2025-05-25
"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?"
Season 4 - The Piano
2026-07-12
"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."
2026-07-19
"Claudia Winkleman and Mika are joined by jazz superstar Jamie Cullum. A last-minute change of location means several of Scotland's amateur pianists travel south from Glasgow to London Liverpool Street. Among those taking part are a pianist who refused to give up after a brain tumour left him unable to use his right hand, a Mexican mother rediscovering her passion for playing, and a gifted teenager inspired by the Isle of Lewis."
2026-07-26
"Claudia Winkleman and Mika arrive at York Station, where they're joined by internationally acclaimed jazz pianist Hiromi. Among those taking to the public piano are Britain's oldest pub landlord, who gets the whole station singing, a gifted songwriter with deeply personal original number, and a remarkable 12-year-old who transforms the sounds of the station into music."
2026-08-02
"Claudia Winkleman and Mika are joined at London Bridge Station by Jools Holland. A 10-year-old takes to the keys and gets the whole station singing, an 84-year-old proves that music keeps you young with a spirited rendition of Roll Out the Barrel, a satellite engineer reveals a romantic side with the music of Charles Aznavour, and a gifted 15-year-old composer performs an original piece."