The Piano

The Piano is a thriller series on Channel 4. Claudia Winkleman hosts the search for the UK's best amateur pianists. The popular program has been available since 2025. A total of 9 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2026.
Last broadcast:16/08/2026 at 20:00Genres: Thriller series
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The wildcard pick is revealed as Mika, Claudia and Jon Batiste mentor the finalists ahead of their big night. Will they be ready to play live at Birmingham Symphony Hall? (S4 Ep6)
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1:00:00In Manchester, a fearless young composer creates a brand-new piece from just two notes. A seven-year-old charms the whole station. And a triumphant return leaves everyone in tears. (S4 Ep5)
1:00:00Jools Holland joins Claudia and Mika at London Bridge, as a 10-year-old gets the whole station singing, and an engineer reveals a romantic side with some Charles Aznavour. (S4 Ep4)
1:00:00World-renowned jazz pianist Hiromi joins Claudia and Mika in York, where Britain's oldest pub landlord gets the whole station singing and a gifted songwriter astonishes the judges. (S4 Ep3)
1:00:00Jamie Cullum joins Mika and Claudia as some of Scotland's best amateur pianists bring rock, jazz and inspiration from the Isle of Lewis to London's Liverpool Street station. (S4 Ep2)
1:05:00In Birmingham, Claudia Winkleman, Mika and Tiffany Poon launch the latest search for Britain's best amateur pianists - including the youngest and oldest players ever on the show. (S4 Ep1)
Series 2
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1:15:00Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang present a festive songbook, secret Santa, celebrity surprises and an unmissable musical finale for the holiday crowds at London's King's Cross station.
Series 3
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1:15:00Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang bring us festive, show-stopping performances featuring old and new friends at London's Battersea Power Station. And Mika and Lang Lang perform a Beatles classic.
