The Piano - Season 1

The Piano - Season 1

Season 1

Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, each week, talented amateur pianists will be invited to play on public pianos in London St Pancras, Leeds, Glasgow and Birmingham train stations, sharing their stories and music with the great British public.

However, what the piano performers don't know is that two of the most acclaimed and successful performers in the world – Lang Lang and Mika – will be secretly watching and one performer will be given a once in a lifetime offer by them, an invitation to perform on one of the world's most prestigious stages.

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Episodes5
DatesFeb 15, 2023 - Dec 25, 2023
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Episodes

Episode 1
Season 1Episode 160 min

Episode 1

Claudia Winkleman hunts for Britain's best amateur pianists, by scouting passionate ivory-tinklers playing public pianos in train stations across the country, starting in London.

Feb 15, 2023
Episode 2
Season 1Episode 260 min

Episode 2

The search for Britain's 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.

Feb 22, 2023
Episode 3
Season 1Episode 360 min

Episode 3

In Glasgow, 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.

Mar 1, 2023
Episode 4
Season 1Episode 460 min

Episode 4

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.

Mar 8, 2023
The Final
Season 1Episode 575 min

The Final

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?

Mar 15, 2023

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