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Season 1

  • S01E01 St Pancras

    • February 15, 2023
    • Channel 4

    The search begins in London. Two of the world's most respected performers, Lang Lang and Mika, secretly watch on as passionate amateurs play the public pianos at train stations.

  • S01E02 Leeds

    • February 22, 2023
    • Channel 4

    The search rolls into Leeds train station with a Chopin lover, a boy banging out Ibiza classics for his dad, and a unique performance that stops the station in its tracks.

  • S01E03 Glasgow

    • March 1, 2023
    • Channel 4

    An 86-year-old father of 11 hits the keys, as more outstanding amateur pianists wow the public. There's an Elton John-playing YouTube star and a boogie woogie biker with music is in her DNA.

  • S01E04 Birmingham

    • March 8, 2023
    • Channel 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.

  • S01E05 The Final

    • March 15, 2023
    • Channel 4

    The four pianists prepare 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?

  • S01E06 The Concert

    • March 15, 2023
    • More4

    A chance to watch the full final concert from the Royal Festival Hall, featuring performances by Lang Lang, Mika and the four finalists.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 The Incredibly Talented Lucy

    • May 5, 2024

    Cameras catch up with the youngster rose to fame via her association with the first series of The Piano. Lucy, who is blind and neurodivergent, stole the nation's hearts after being discovered performing on a keyboard at Leeds Train Station. This documentary also explores how Lucy 'communicates' through music.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Manchester

    • April 28, 2024
    • Channel 4

    The new search to unearth more of the UK's most exciting amateur pianists begins with a classically trained boxer, a dance DJ with the voice of an angel, and an 80-year-old romantic.

  • S02E02 Cardiff

    • May 5, 2024
    • Channel 4

    In Wales - the land of song - the search for amazing amateur pianists continues, with triplets and a song about conkers.

  • S02E03 Edinburgh

    • May 12, 2024
    • Channel 4

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

  • S02E04 London Victoria

    • May 19, 2024
    • Channel 4

    A romantic milkman plays his heart out in London. There's a soulful rugby player. And Lang Lang hails 'the new Bach'. But who's going to the final?

  • S02E05 Liverpool

    • May 26, 2024
    • Channel 4

    At Liverpool Lime Street Station, Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang meet a call centre manager who raps and the infamous Billy the Hat. They also take part in a station sing-a-long.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • June 2, 2024
    • Channel 4

    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 rehearsed and ready for the big stage.

  • S02E07 The Final

    • June 9, 2024
    • Channel 4

    It's the big day. At the final concert the pianists play live in front of a sold-out auditorium. Who'll be awarded the coveted performance of the night?

  • SPECIAL 0x3 The Piano at Christmas 2024

    • December 25, 2024

    Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang are back with a festive songbook, secret Santa, some celebrity surprises, and a unmissable finale for the holiday crowds at London's King's Cross Station.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Liverpool Street

    • April 13, 2025
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S03E02 Brighton

    • April 20, 2025
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S03E03 Sheffield

    • April 27, 2025
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S03E04 Newcastle

    • May 4, 2025
    • Channel 4

    A tram driver puts on an incredible display while a teen player hits all the right notes. And an 87-year-old widow brings everyone to tears.

  • S03E05 Heathrow Airport

    • May 11, 2025
    • Channel 4

    The contenders for the final spot on the stage are a talented pilot, a romantic charity worker and a teacher with a royal medal.

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 The Piano at Christmas

    • December 25, 2023
    • Channel 4

    Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang are back with a festive songbook, secret Santa, some celebrity surprises, and a unmissable finale for the holiday crowds at London's King's Cross Station.