Episode 1
London Liverpool Street
51m
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.
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TV series
The Piano
20234 seasons5.6 / 10
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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Checked Sep 3, 2026
The Piano premiered February 15, 2023. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Episode 2
Brighton
48m
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.
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Episode 3
Sheffield
47m
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.
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Episode 4
Newcastle
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.
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Episode 5
Heathrow
50m
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.
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Episode 6
Preparation
47m
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?
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Episode 7
The Final
47m
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?
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More about The Piano
Cast
Claudia WinklemanSelf - Presenter
Lang LangSelf - Judge
MIKASelf - Judge
Jon BatisteSelf - JudgeTiffany PoonSelf - Guest Mentor
Jamie CullumSelf - Guest Mentor
Hiromi UeharaSelf - Guest Mentor
Jools HollandSelf - Guest MentorCredits
- Created by
- Richard McKerrow
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 27
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Channel 4United Kingdom- Love Productions
Themes
amateurbittersweetbritaincompetitioncreativitydiscoveryfeelgoodheartwarming