The Piano (2023 series): Trailer, certificate and where to watch
Claudia Winkleman's tuneful talent show hits all the right notes
Year: 2023
If you travel by rail, you'll often see pianos at train stations, where people are invited to tickle the ivories for the appreciation of commuters and other travellers. These pianos often provide some surprising and uplifting musical moments for the unsuspecting public as they go about their everyday business, and now they've also given us this refreshing talent show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman.
Up and down the country, performers are secretly watched by pop star Mika and, in the first series, by renowned concert pianist Lang Lang, with multi-award-winning musician and composer Jon Batiste (Soul) taking over for series three. Not only are the pianists unaware they're being observed, but they also don't know that the judges will be selecting a line-up to play in the show's grand finale, a live concert at a prestigious venue.
The show has been developed by the creators of The Great British Bake Off and shares the same gentle feel, rather than the aggressive style of other talent shows such as The X Factor. So sit back and prepare to be wowed as the pianists - who range in age from 11 to 92 - display their incredible, surprising and toe-tapping skills. (Three series)
