Series 3

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.

1. 

   1. London Liverpool Street

   2025-04-13 · 51m

   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. 

   2. Brighton

   2025-04-20 · 48m

   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. 

   3. Sheffield

   2025-04-27 · 47m

   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. 

   4. Newcastle

   2025-05-04

   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. 

   5. Heathrow

   2025-05-11 · 50m

   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. 

   6. Preparation

   2025-05-18 · 47m

   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. 

   7. The Final

   2025-05-25 · 47m

   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?