TV series / 2023

The Piano

Episode directors Ollie Bartlett

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★ 5.6/10Audience rating

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.

The story

The seasons

Season 1 Series 1 2023 · 6 episodes Season details

Feb. 15, 2023

Claudia Winkleman hosts the search for some of the UK's best amateur piano performers. The winner will play at the Royal Festival Hall.

Season 2 Series 2 2024 · 7 episodes Season details

April 28, 2024

Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang unearth more exciting amateur pianists.

Season 3 Series 3 2025 · 7 episodes Season details

April 13, 2025

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.

Season 4 Series 4 2026 · 7 episodes Season details

July 12, 2026

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.

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