Name: The Piano
Released: 2023-02-15T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Claudia Winkleman, Mika, Lang Lang

TV Show · Music · Reality

Host Claudia Winkleman invites gifted amateur pianists to play live at some of the nation's busiest train stations, from London St Pancras to Glasgow Central. As the musicians play, little do they realise that they're involved in a new competition, judged by renowned virtuoso pianist Lang Lang and platinum-selling pop musician Mika. The judges' chosen contestants are then invited to perform to a concert audience of thousands in the show's grand finale.

2023 · 46m

Starring Claudia Winkleman, Mika, Lang Lang

Director Ollie Bartlett

EPISODE 1

St Pancras

Claudia Winkleman hosts the search for some of the UK's best amateur piano performers. As these amateur musicians play public pianos in train stations across the UK, they will be secretly watched and assessed by pop star Mika and pianist Lang Lang.

46 min
EPISODE 2

Leeds

The search for Britain's best amateur pianists continues as the team arrive at Leeds train station. The pianists include a Chopin lover who's built a street piano on wheels, and a unique girl whose performance stops the station in its tracks.

46 min
EPISODE 3

Glasgow

In Glasgow Central Station, 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.

46 min
EPISODE 4

Birmingham

At Birmingham New Street Station, Claudia Winkleman and the British public are entertained by a toe-tapping Jerry Lee Lewis hit and a unique Harry Styles cover. Things then get misty eyed when a Welsh retiree goes off on a trip down memory lane.

47 min
EPISODE 5

The Final

The four finalists rehearse and prepare for the biggest performance of their lives, a concert at The Royal Festival Hall in front of a packed house. Mika and Lang Lang have one last surprise up their sleeves.

56 min
EPISODE 6

The Concert

Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the full final concert of `The Piano' from the Royal Festival Hall, featuring performances by Lang Lang, Mika and the four finalists.

47 min