The Piano (Season 3)

The Piano is a new talent show that will profile the best amateur pianists in the UK, performing on pianos at four stations around the country. Unbeknownst to the contestants, it's not just a documentary: it's also a competition. The contestants are secretly being judged, and the four best of them - one from each station - will perform at the Royal Festival Hall to an audience of thousands in the final episode.

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    London Liverpool Street (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2025-04-13

    Runtime: 51 min

    Overview: 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.

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    Brighton (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2025-04-20

    Runtime: 48 min

    Overview: 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.

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    Sheffield (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2025-04-27

    Runtime: 47 min

    Overview: 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.

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    Newcastle (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2025-05-04

    Overview: In Newcastle, there's an incredible display of pianistic talent from a romantic tram driver, a teenager hits all the right notes, and an 87-year-old widow brings everyone to tears.

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    Heathrow (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2025-05-11

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: The search concludes, at Heathrow Airport. The contenders for the final spot on the stage are a talented pilot, a romantic charity worker and a teacher with a royal medal.

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    Preparation (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2025-05-18

    Runtime: 47 min

    Overview: With the big concert looming, the hard work starts. Mika, Jon Batiste and Claudia help prepare the amateur pianists to perform. But have they taken too big a risk with the line-up?

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    The Final (Episode 7)

    Air date: 2025-05-25

    Runtime: 47 min

    Overview: The day of the final concert has arrived. The seven amateur pianists prepare to play their hearts out in front of a packed auditorium. Who'll win the Performance of the Night award?

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