Series 3
2025 · 7 episodes · 4h 50m in all
Claudia Winkleman and Mika are back, joined by new mentor and seven-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste, as they begin their search for the UK’s best amateur pianists.
Episodes
1. London Liverpool Street
13 Apr 2025 · 51 min
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.
2. Brighton
20 Apr 2025 · 48 min
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.
3. Sheffield
27 Apr 2025 · 47 min
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.
4. Newcastle
4 May 2025
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.
5. Heathrow
11 May 2025 · 50 min
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.
6. Preparation
18 May 2025 · 47 min
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?
7. The Final
25 May 2025 · 47 min
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?
The Piano Series 3: quick answers
How many episodes are in The Piano Series 3?
Series 3 of The Piano has 7 episodes, about 5 hours in total.
When did The Piano Series 3 come out?
Series 3 premiered on 13 Apr 2025.