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Kirsten McStay

Channel 4's The Piano: How and when to watch Claudia Winkleman's new show

Claudia Winkleman is back on telly tomorrow night with her brand new show, The Piano.

The presenter was last on our screens back in December as she presented smash hit BBC reality series The Traitors, and now she's returning to Channel 4 to present the brand new five-part series.

The concept of The Piano sees sets cameras up on pianos in train stations across the UK, which captures the best amateur musicians performing and watched by judges Mika and professional artist Lang Lang.

Each episode will see one lucky musician secure a place in the final and compete for the chance to play on one of the world's most prestigious stages.

Here's everything you need to know about the show.

When is it on?

The show will air tomorrow night (Wednesday, February 15) at 9pm. It will run across five weeks.

What is it about?

Claudia Winkleman hosts the search for some of the UK's best amateur piano performers. The winner will play at the Royal Festival Hall.

Hidden cameras will be placed in train stations around the UK in order to suss out the best performers.

Claudia is the host of The Piano (Channel 4)

Speaking of the show, Channel 4 said: "From nonagenarians who have been playing for 80 years to 12-year-olds who have never played in public before, those who taught themselves to play the classics in lockdown to players who feel the music, composing pieces about their life experiences, and someone with no sight who against all the odds has mastered Chopin, commuters in train stations across the country will be stopped in their tracks as heartfelt, emotional and uplifting performances take place."

Who is presenting?

Claudia Winkleman hosts the show, she is best known for presenting Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors.

Who are the judges?

Singer Mika and professional artist Lang Lang will secretly watch the contestants and decide who will go ahead to be in with a chance to play at the Royal Festival Hall.

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