The Piano

Claudia Winkleman hosts the search for the UKs best amateur piano performers. The pianists will play on the pianos that have been set up in four of the UKs railway stations. The winner will play at the Royal Festival Hall.

2023 HD 50min United Kingdom English

Claudia Winkleman Lang Lang Mika

Reality-tv

S1E1 - London 2023-02-15

The search begins in London, Kings Cross & St. Pancras. Two of the worlds most respected performers, Lang Lang and Mika, secretly watch on as passionate amateurs play the public pianos at train stations.

S1E2 - Leeds 2023-02-22

The search for Britains 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.

S1E3 - Glasgow 2023-03-01

In Glasgow, an 86-year-old father of 11 hits the keys as more outstanding amateur pianists wow the public. Theres also an Elton John-playing YouTube star and a boogie woogie biker.

S1E4 - Birmingham 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.

S1E5 - The Final 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?

S1E6 - The Concert 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.

S2E1 - Manchester 2024-04-28

Claudia Winkleman, Mika and Lang Lang return for a brand-new search to unearth more of the UKs most exciting amateur pianists, starting at Manchester Piccadilly station.

S2E2 - Cardiff 2024-05-05

At Cardiff Central train station in Wales - the land of song - the search for more amazing amateur pianists continues with triplets and a man on a bike singing about conkers.

S2E3 - Edinburgh 2024-05-12

At Edinburgh Waverley station, Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang are blown away by a boy in a bow tie and charmed by a piano-playing postie, and get caught up by an Argentine tango.

S2E4 - London 2024-05-19

At Londons Victoria Station, a romantic milkman plays his heart out. Theres a soulful rugby player. And Lang Lang hails the new Bach. But whos going to the final?

S2E5 - Liverpool 2024-05-26

At Liverpool Lime Street, Claudia, Mike and Lang Lang hear the skills of a rapping call centre manager and the infamous Billy the Hat, and join with in a station sing-a-long.

S2E6 - Pre-Final 2024-06-02

With the final concert approaching, Mika, Lang Lang and Claudia make a surprise late change to the line-up as they get the chosen amateur pianists ready for the big stage.

S2E7 - The Final 2024-06-09

Its the big night. At the final concert the pianists play live in front of a sold-out auditorium. Wholl be awarded the coveted performance of the night?

S3E1 - Liverpool Street 2025-04-13

The search starts with an encounter with a dinner lady, some star power and a tarot reader

S3E2 - Brighton 2025-04-20

Beside the seaside, the judges listen to some boogie-woogie and a song about a tapeworm

S3E3 - Sheffield 2025-04-27

A footballer with the sweetest voice, an unexpected trumpet, and a song about a fish

S3E4 - Newcastle 2025-05-04

In Newcastle, theres 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.

S3E5 - Heathrow 2025-05-11

The search ends with a talented pilot, a charity worker and a teacher with a royal medal

S3E6 - Episode 6 2025-05-18

The amateur pianists prepare for the big concert, but is the the line-up too risky?

S3E7 - The Final 2025-05-25

The day of the final concert has arrived. The seven amateur pianists play their hearts out in front of a packed audience.