The Piano Renewed for Second Series

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TV Zone

https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/datescon-2329dec23

 

DATES CONFIRMED: 23-29 DECEMBER 2023

The final exchanges are in, here's a list of new and returning programming for week commencing 23rd December 2024.

 

The Piano: Christmas Special (New) - Entertainment

 

Monday 25th December, 7:20pm, Channel 4

 

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Chat - 19 December 2023

 

Christmas telly

 

 

The Piano Christmas Special

We loved the series that saw pianists perform at train stations around the country and in this one-off special some of the ivory-tinklers perform seasonal tunes at London’s King’s Cross Station.

Host Claudia Winkleman and pros Mika and Lang Lang also return.

 

A festive musical journey

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Yours magazine write "December 19"...

 

Yours ( UK )

12 Dec 2023

• Pressreader https://pressreader.com/article/283880167917294

THE PIANO
After moving audiences to tears and quickly becoming one of the most popular midweek evening entertainment shows, The Piano is back with a Christmas Special. Claudia Winkleman is joined by classical pianist Lang Lang, and performer Mika. The special sees pianists from series one return to play festive numbers in London's King's Cross Station.

 

December 19, Channel 4

 

 

5 MINUTES WITH...CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN

 

Why was The Piano TV series such a success with audiences?

It's so excruciatingly authentic. We were lucky the three of us got on brilliantly. Love at first sight.

 

What does Christmas look like for you?

December 1st, brandy butter starts happening on toast in the mornings. On Christmas Day there's fake snow. I've hired reindeer - not really, but I would if I could.

 

Best tip?

I'm not brilliant at wrapping. But my daughter said, "Wrap everything in foil, then it's supposed to look messy"-she's very clever.

 

 

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5 hours ago, Kumazzz said:

Yours magazine write "December 19"...

It's a printing mistake, I got a different TV mag today and The Piano is definitely on Christmas Day!

(sadly the magazine I got hardly gives The Piano a mention, there's no pictures! )

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TV Times - 23 December 2023

• 🔴PDF file ( 2 pages / 827 kb ) TV Times 23.12.2023_.pdf

 

 

25 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS DAY

 

CHANNEL4

8.45 PM

The Piano at Christmas

Claudia Winkleman hosts a festive special at London’s Kings Cross Station.

As the travelling crowds gather around the public piano, this edition catches up with pianists from the first series, who play their favourite Christmas songs.

There are a variety of celebrity surprises, secret Santa moments, a performance accompanied by Gregory Porter, and a finale led by Mika and Lang Lang. (S)

 

 

 

MORE4

10:00 PM

The Piano: The Concert

Host Claudia Winkleman presentsthe finalconcert at the Royal Festival Hall. (S)

 

 

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TV & Satellite Week - 23 December 2023 / 5 January 2024

 

• 🔴PDF file ( 8 pages / 967 kb ) tv_satellite_week_23_december_2023_5_january_2024-ThePiano.pdf

 

NEW

The Piano at Christmas

Christmas Day, 8.45pm, C4

Claudia Winkleman hosts as six pianists from the first series play Christmas tunes at London’s King’s Cross station. There’s also a moving performance from teenage champ Lucy andGrammy-winning singer Gregory Porter, plus a grand finale led by judges Lang Lang and Mika (pictured with Winkleman).

 

 

Christmas Day

• 104 CHANNEL 4 - 8.45 pm The Piano at Christmas
• 136 MORE 4 - 10.00 pm The Piano: The Concert

 

Boxing Day

•  CHANNEL 4 - 2.05 PM  The Piano at Christmas(S)(R)
• 4 Seven - 9.00 PM The Piano at Christmas

27 December Wednensday

• CHANNEL 4 - .05 to 6.05 AM The Piano at Christmas (S)(SL)(R)(AD)

 

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There is a lot of unreliable information ... we should be careful.

Which is a CORRECT time,  7.20pm or 8.45pm ???

 

iNews UK

https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/christmas-tv-guide-entertainment-highlights-tv-schedule-2801737

 

Christmas TV guide 2023

 

The Piano at Christmas

Christmas Day, 7.20pm, Channel 4

 

Claudia Winkleman sets up shop on the concourse at London’s King’s Cross station and invites pianists from the first series of the hit show to return to play their favourite Christmas songs on the public piano.

The highlight is a stunning performance by this year’s winner, Lucy, who plays alongside Grammy-winning artist Gregory Porter.

 

 

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It's a puzzle - both times shown according to where you look

 

But 8.45 looks to be the favourite

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Inside Soap 23 December 2023

 

 

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Large size pic from

https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a46102568/channel-4-christmas-tv-schedule-2023/

( 3600 x 2401 )

 

 

cropped

 

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Bella

19 December 2023

 

page 64

 

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Radio Times - 23 December 2023 / 5 January 2024

 

• PDF file ( 3 pages / 519 kb ) Radio_Times_23_12_2023-The_Piano.pdf

 

 

page 13

 

O come, all ye Faithful

 

Claudia Winkleman bans her family from watching her on TV at Christmas – but there will be singing, bridge and burnt gingerbread

 

You’re on our screens this Christmas with Strictly and The Piano, and then The Traitors in the new year. Will your family be gathering round to watch your shows?

 

Absolutely not. They aren’t allowed to watch anything I do. This year we filmed Traitors when the little ones weren’t at school, so they came to visit me. “Why are we in a castle, Mum?” They’ve never seen it. Much better. What do you enjoy watching at Christmas? We love Home Alone and I used to always watch ET at this time of year, so we’ll do that, too. We start listening to Christmas music with real gumption from 1 December and I put brandy butter on my toast every single morning. We love this time of year and still have the same decorations that I and my husband had as kids. They’re very moth-eaten and worn out, but who doesn’t like half a crocheted mouse hanging off a tree branch?

 

Was Christmas a big celebration in the Winkleman household when you were growing up?

 

We loved Christmas. I’ve kept some of the same traditions, but have skipped one that I used to love.

My mum would make a massive pot of chilli con carne – I’ve literally only just remembered this – on Christmas Eve, so if anyone was peckish in the week after Christmas (we inhaled the turkey), there was always something on the stove that could be heated up and covered in cheddar. Maybe I’ll do that this year. I also make gingerbread every year and it’s always, without fail, slightly burnt and slightly raw. It’s like I’ve broken science.

 

Where and how will you be spending Christmas this year?

 

Christmas Eve with family and Christmas Day with even more family. My brother and I are gravy obsessives and he’s a brilliant cook, so I ask him to make an extra batch and by 5pm we’re just drinking it like lemonade. Repulsive, but true. It’s also my mum’s birthday on Christmas Day, so after mince pies there’s cake and singing. We generally don’t move on Boxing Day.

 

Do you cook the turkey with all the trimmings?

 

Nobody wants that. I’d manage to ruin it. My brother makes it beautifully. I’m in charge of booze and cheese, so fewer things to mess up.

 

The Traitors is now a play-at-home board game. Will you don your velvet hood and have a go with your family? Or stick to charades?

 

We play bridge. My husband and I are obsessed and when I get fired from TV, I hope we can go on the bridge circuit. I’m being perfectly serious. How will you be bringing in the new year? The usual. With great friends and asleep by 12.04am.

 

What are your plans and hopes for 2024?

 

Health and happiness for my family and friends. And finally, are you a Traitor or a Faithful? That would be telling…

 

A Claudia Christmas

 

THE PIANO AT CHRISTMAS

Christmas Day C4

Claudia, Lang Lang and Mika return in the feel-good show featuring amateur pianists.

 

 

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Channel 4 Christmas Day

8.45pm The Piano at Christmas

 

 

page 137

 

MORE 4

 

10.00pm The Piano: the Concert

Claudia Winkleman presents the final concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London, featuring performances by Lang Lang and Mika. (AD)

 

 

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57 minutes ago, Kumazzz said:

Bella

19 December 2023

 

page 64

 

 

 This is a gossip magazine and probably not to be believed

[dcdeb]

38 minutes ago, silver said:

 

 This is a gossip magazine and probably not to be believed

 

I don't see it on Channel 4's schedule for December 19th currently, but I do think it was meant to be televised that date originally. Probably some publications went to press before Channel 4 changed their schedule, that's why we're seeing conflicting information.

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13 minutes ago, dcdeb said:

 

I don't see it on Channel 4's schedule for December 19th currently, but I do think it was meant to be televised that date originally. Probably some publications went to press before Channel 4 changed their schedule, that's why we're seeing conflicting information.

 

Yes, I think that's the likeliest explanation

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Channel 4

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-piano-at-christmas

 

The Piano at Christmas

Claudia, Mika and Lang Lang return with a festive songbook, secret Santa, some celebrity surprises, and a unmissable finale at London's King's Cross

 

 

 

Channel 4 : TV-Guide

https://www.channel4.com/tv-guide/2023/12/25

 

Monday 25 December

8.45 PM

The Piano at Christmas

 

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Daily Mail

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12856863/Santas-magical-little-helpers-spread-Christmas-cheer-Repair-Shop-Christmas-2023-Strictly-Come-Dancing-special-brims-festive-feeling.html

Published: 22:31 GMT, 15 December 2023

 

The Piano At Christmas

Christmas Day, 8.45pm, Channel 4

 

The Piano experts Lang Lang (left) and Mika perform at London's King's Cross station for the Christmas special 

The moving hit show is back with a holiday special, in which six amateur pianists from the first series return to perform Christmas tunes on a piano at London’s King’s Cross station. 

 

They include Harry, 92, who brought viewers to tears with his attempts to connect with his wife who had dementia, and 13-year-old Lucy, whose talent despite her disabilities astonished show experts Lang Lang and Mika.

 

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What's on TV - 23 December 2023 / 5 January 2024

 

• PDF file ( 1 page / 765 KB ) Whats on TV 23.12.2023_p13.pdf

 

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Merry music!

THE PIANO AT CHRISTMAS

Christmas Day, 8.45pm, C4

 

★The Piano is back for this one-off Christmas special with host Claudia Winkleman joined by music superstars Mika and Lang Lang. Pianists from the first series play Christmas tunes at London’s King’s Cross station, plus there’s a rendition of Fairytale of New York by Tom Allen and Jo Brand! There’s also a moving performance from The Piano winner Lucy Illingworth.

 

Sing-song… Tom and Jo.

 

 

 

 

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X

Join us on Christmas Day as

@ClaudiaWinkle,

@MikaSounds

and

@Lang_Lang

return with the brand new #ThePiano festive special!

 

 

 

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TV Zone

https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pr-pianoxmasspec23

 

The Piano Christmas Special | Preview (Channel 4)

 

Claudia Winkleman hosts a special episode of the talent show with a difference at King's Cross station in London.

 

Winner of Series 1 Lucy Illingworth returns, accompained by jazz artist Gregory Porter. A spectacualr finale will be led by judges Mika and Lang Lang. This Christmas special follows the recommission by Channel 4 of a second and third series.

 

Claudia will be on hand throughout to sprinkle some secret Santa moments and celebrity surprises on the occasion. Whilst Mika and Lang Lang will, as ever, be watching proceedings before stepping in to deliver a few festive gifts of their own.

 

Claudia Winkleman will once again play host as she’s joined by Lang Lang, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest classical pianists of the modern era and Mika, universally recognised as one of the world’s great performers.

 

In the spectacular finale of series one, viewers saw, 13-year old pianist Lucy win performance of the night with her awe-inspiring rendition of Debussy Arabesque at the Royal Festival Hall in front of more than 2,000 spectators. Since then, having won the hearts of the nation, Lucy has played at the coronation concert in front of royal guests.

 

The Piano Christmas Special airs Christmas Day on Channel 4.

 

 

 

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Channel 4

PRESS PACK

https://www.channel4.com/press/press-pack/piano-christmas-press-pack

19 December 2023

 

TX: Stream or watch live on Channel 4: Monday 25th December, 1 x 60minute episode

 

Claudia Winkleman hosts a special festive Christmas special at London Kings Cross station with Mika and Lang Lang looking on. As the travelling crowds gather around the public piano, we catch up with pianists from the first series who play their favourite Christmas songs. There are some celebrity surprises, secret Santa moments, a moving performance from the incredible Lucy accompanied by multi-Grammy winning artist Gregory Porter and an unmissable finale led by Mika and Lang Lang.

 

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Press Pack

19 Dec 23 Press Pack Article

Angelina

Angelina is a 22-year-old student who lives in London. In series one, Angelina performed the song Dancing Queen by ABBA. She is now in her third year at the Royal College of Music and she started doing pop covers on the piano as an outlet while studying for her GCSE’s. Tell me about your connection

 

Daniel

Daniel, 13, from Manchester, taught himself to play the piano in lockdown using YouTube after watching Bohemian Rhapsody. Daniel was invited by the Goo Goo Dolls to their Manchester show after they saw his performance from series one on social media.

 

Harry & Fiona

Harry, 94, was born in Paddington but now lives in Glasgow. Harry started playing the piano because he had a natural talent but when his dad gave him an accordion, this took over. He found the piano again, playing for his wife who had dementia. He recently completed a PHD, in communication within

 

Melissa

Melissa, 19, is a music student from London. Her love for piano playing was spurred on by her love for anime which features a lot of piano scores and her favourite anime series that centres around a piano player. She gained attention in the Comicon community when she posted a video of herself

 

Sue

Sue, a retired music teacher from West Midlands, used to work with vulnerable young people as an advisory teacher. Sue has been getting recognised while out and loves taking selfies with people. She’s been playing lots of gigs in pubs with her band and has also started teaching a friend to play the

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Closer UK – Issue 1088, 23 December/05 January 2024

 

THE PIANO AT CHRISTMAS

FESTIVE NUMBERS

 

XMAS DAY, 8.45PM, C4

It’s coming back for two more series, but first we get a seasonal special of the show hosted by Claudia Winkleman, with top classical pianist Lang Lang and musician Mika. Undiscovered piano whizzes will showcase their talent, tinkling the ivories in public places across the UK – including some new iconic locations.

 

 

 

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Love the Gregory sweater! He looks great!

 

(Gregory I mean, Mika isn’t too bad either )

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Trailer

from

E4 +1 Continuity & Advert Breaks - Friday 22nd December 2023

 

 

 

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The Sun

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/25118832/first-look-the-piano-christmas-special/

8:00, 21 Dec 2023

 

WITH BELLS ON

 

Channel 4 drops first look at The Piano Christmas special as Claudia reunites with co-stars in emotional scenes

 

CHANNEL 4 has shared a first look at The Piano's Christmas special, which will see the show host and judges reuniting in emotional scenes.

The latest season of the show followed Claudia Winkleman as she hunted for the UK's most talented pianists in train stations across the country.

 

While aware they are playing to an audience, participants don't realise that they are also being watched by acclaimed pianist Lang Lang and musician Mika.

The judges use the show to find an amateur musician to perform at London's Royal Festival Hall.

This year everyone involved in the programme will travel to the London King's Cross Station to catch up with pianists from season one.

Each person will get the opportunity to play their favourite Christmas songs on the public piano.

 

Viewers will be also blown away by special performances by multi-Grammy winning artist Gregory Porter, and a finale led by the judges themselves.

And when they're not moved to tears by the power of music audiences will be laughing - most likely at the eccentric getup worn by Lang Lang and Mika.

 

In the sneak preview provided by Channel 4 the pair is gifted a festive double jumper by Claudia.

They look suspiciously at each other as they open the present, and Lang Lang exclaims in shock as they realise the garment is designed for them to wear together.