The Piano
Claudia Winkleman hosts the search for the UK's best amateur piano performers. The pianists will play on the pianos that have been set up in four of the UK's railway stations. The winner will play at the Royal Festival Hall.
- 2023-2026
- 4 seasons
- Game Show, Music, Reality
Claudia Winkleman hosts the search for the UK's best amateur piano performers. The pianists will play on the pianos that have been set up in four of the UK's railway stations. The winner will play at the Royal Festival Hall.
Season 4 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Birmingham
47 mins
The first stop is Birmingham New Street station, where American classical pianist Tiffany Poon joins Mika in the observation room as performers including the youngest and oldest pianists ever to appear on the show, and a composer inspired by the Grand Canyon, take their turns at the keyboard.
Episode 2
Glasgow/London Liverpool Street
47 mins
Claudia Winkleman and Mika are joined by jazz superstar Jamie Cullum. A last-minute change of location means several of Scotland's amateur pianists travel south from Glasgow to London Liverpool Street. Among those taking part are a pianist who refused to give up after a brain tumour left him unable to use his right hand, a Mexican mother rediscovering her passion for playing, and a gifted teenager inspired by the Isle of Lewis.
Episode 3
York
47 mins
Episode 4
London Liverpool Street
47 mins
Claudia Winkleman and Mika are joined at London Bridge Station by Jools Holland. A 10-year-old gets the whole station singing. An 84-year-old proves that music keeps you young. A gifted 15-year-old composer performs an original piece.
Episode 5
Manchester Piccadilly
47 mins
This week, Claudia Winkleman and Mika are joined by the internationally acclaimed pianist Alice Sara Ott as the search for Britain's best amateur pianists continues at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Episode 6
Mentoring
47 mins
With one wildcard place for the Birmingham Symphony Hall show still up for grabs, Mika chooses his sixth and final pianist. John Batiste returns as the finalists begin preparing for the biggest concert of their lives.
Episode 7
The Final
57 mins
The search for Britain's most remarkable amateur pianists concludes as Claudia Winkleman and Mika head to Birmingham for the final concert. Six amateur pianists take to the stage at Birmingham Symphony Hall, where Mika is joined by Alice Sara Ott to choose the performance of the night and the series winner.