Channel 4 brings its low-fi hit The Piano to a close Sunday night with a high-stakes finale, as seven amateur musicians step out from station concourses and into a sold-out concert hall to compete for the season’s top honor.
Airing Sunday 25 May at 9:00 PM GMT, the Season 3 closer marks the end of another cycle for the unscripted series that’s quietly become a ratings asset for the network—pairing emotional performance arcs with stripped-down production and breakout appeal.
Fronted by Claudia Winkleman, the format pits untrained pianists against one another in an unflashy but emotionally charged setting, where vulnerability tends to matter as much as virtuosity. This year’s finalists will play for a live audience—and one last shot at the night’s standout performance award.
Returning mentors Mika and Jon Batiste, who’ve guided players through earlier episodes, step back here as the finalists go it alone.
The Piano has continued to punch above its weight in the feel-good format space, with a structure that trades on authenticity and word-of-mouth buzz. Sunday’s finale follows a familiar path—backstage jitters, unexpected standout moments, and one winning performance that cuts through.
