Claudia Winkleman hosts the search for the UK's best amateur pianists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Claudia Winkleman, Mika and Lang Lang return for a brand-new search to unearth more of the UK's most exciting amateur pianists, starting at Manchester Piccadilly station.
At Cardiff Central train station in Wales - 'the land of song' - the search for more amazing amateur pianists continues with triplets and a man on a bike singing about conkers.
At Edinburgh Waverley station, Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang are blown away by a boy in a bow tie and charmed by a piano-playing postie, and get caught up by an Argentine tango.
At London's Victoria Station, a romantic milkman plays his heart out. There's a soulful rugby player. And Lang Lang hails 'the new Bach'. But who's going to the final?
At Liverpool Lime Street, Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang hear the skills of a rapping call centre manager and the infamous Billy the Hat, and join with in a station sing-a-long.
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 ready for the big stage.
It's the big night. 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?
Claudia Winkleman and Mika are back, joined by new mentor and seven-time Grammy award winner Jon Batiste, as they begin their search for the UK's best amateur pianists. The new series begins at London's Liverpool Street Station, where they discover a talented dinner lady; are blown away by a girl with star power; and are surprised by a tarot card reader. Who will they choose to play at the final concert?
Claudia Winkleman, Mika and Jon Batiste take their search for amazing amateur pianists to the seaside as the travelling piano alights at Brighton Station. While dodging seagulls and disruptive builders, they discover a boogie-woogie-ing model railway enthusiast, are delighted by a talented street cleaner, and disgusted by a song about a tapeworm. Who will they choose? Plus: they have a surprise up their sleeves...
Claudia Winkleman, Mika and Jon Batiste pull into Sheffield Station on the hottest day of the year to continue their latest search for the nation's best undiscovered amateur pianists. The line-up this time includes a professional footballer with the sweetest voice, the surprise appearance of a trumpet, and a brilliant new composition inspired by anglerfish. Which talented pianist will the team invite to play at the final concert?
Claudia Winkleman, Mika, Jon Batiste and Mika's dog Sharkey gather at Newcastle Station to witness an incredible display of pianistic talent from a romantic tram driver and a teenager who hits all the right notes, and a heartbreaking performance from an 87-year-old widow that brings everyone to tears. How will they decide who to choose to play at the final concert - which will be hosted just across the Tyne at the Glasshouse in Gateshead?
Claudia Winkleman, Mika and Jon Batiste switch trains for planes as they bring their piano to Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5. It's the last stop on their quest to find the UK's best amateur pianists, and they have just one more place to fill at their final concert. There's an international flavour to the music as Jon and Mika are transported to rush hour in Hong Kong and the beaches of Brazil. Among the other pianists flying in to perform at Heathrow are a talented pilot, a romantic charity worker and a teacher with a medal from the Queen. Who will grab the last spot on the big stage?
With the final concert only weeks away, the hard work begins as Mika, Jon Batiste and Claudia prepare the amateur pianists to perform on a professional stage for the first time. As Mika and Jon mentor the pianists, they're surprised by what they discover. Have they taken too big a risk with the line-up? Can they get their acts stage-ready in time? Some rocky rehearsals leave them worried.
Claudia Winkleman presents the final concert in the search for the UK's best amateur piano performers.
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