The Piano – Series 4
Claudia Winkleman and Mika return with the search for the UK's best amateur pianists, joined this series by a number of different guest mentors, including Jools Holland, Hiromi and Jamie Cullum.
Episodes
Birmingham
Their 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.
Glasgow / London Liverpool Street
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.
York
Claudia Winkleman and Mika arrive at York Station, where they're joined by internationally acclaimed jazz pianist Hiromi. Among those taking to the public piano are Britain's oldest pub landlord, who gets the whole station singing, a gifted songwriter with deeply personal original number, and a remarkable 12-year-old who transforms the sounds of the station into music.
London Bridge
Claudia Winkleman and Mika are joined at London Bridge Station by Jools Holland. A 10-year-old takes to the keys and gets the whole station singing, an 84-year-old proves that music keeps you young with a spirited rendition of Roll Out the Barrel, a satellite engineer reveals a romantic side with the music of Charles Aznavour, and a gifted 15-year-old composer performs an original piece.