The Piano at Christmas 2024
- Dec 25, 2024, UK
The Piano has proved a hit with UK audiences since it was first broadcast on Channel 4 in February 2023.
The show has pulled at many heartstrings up and down the country as it invites amateur musicians to publicly perform on a street piano at one of many major railway stations across the UK.
Also, they have the option to play classical songs, contemporary hits, or original compositions, which they can perform with or without vocals.
The show has also earned much critical acclaim, with The Guardian coining it “Bake Off for pianos” and The Mirror stating it is “brilliantly simple.”
Thanks to its popularity, the show is scheduled to have a festive special this year. If you’re excited to sit down and watch it, here are all the latest details on The Piano at Christmas 2024, including its broadcast time and date, channel, host, judges, special guests, and more.
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When Can I Watch The Piano at Christmas 2024?
Set your alarm for 7.05 pm on December 25, 2024, to watch The Piano at Christmas on Channel 4.
Who Will Host It?
The 2024 Christmas special of The Piano will see the return of Claudia Winkleman as host.
Who are the Judges on the Festive Special?
You might be thrilled to learn that Lang Lang and Mika will be back as the competition show’s judges.
Expect them to carefully listen and choose from talented pianists as they play various festive songs.
Also, Mika and Lang Lang are expected to perform a seasonal duet of a classic song by The Beatles. You won’t want to miss it.
Where is The Piano at Christmas 2024 Held?
The Piano at Christmas 2024 will be held at Battersea Power Station, as commuters and judges will listen to talented pianists perform at the busy train station.
Will Past Contestants Return for the 2024 Christmas Special?
Yes. Many familiar faces will return to tickle the ivories in The Piano at Christmas 2024 special.
Many stars from series two are back to perform various Christmas classics, such as “O Holy Night,” “Walking in the Air,” and “River.”
Also, the winner of the last series, Brad Kella, will sit down at the piano to deliver a show-stopping performance to wow the judges and the audiences at Battersea Station and at home.
Will There Be Special Guests?
It is believed various special guests will appear on The Piano at Christmas 2024; however, the famous faces’ names haven’t been confirmed, but they may have a few surprises in store.
What’s the Christmas Special’s Runtime?
The Piano at Christmas 2024 will have a runtime of one hour and fifteen minutes, including adverts.
Will The Piano at Christmas 2024 be Lang Lang’s Last Episode?
Lang Lang is expected to bow out of The Piano after the Christmas special in 2024, meaning it is likely to be his last episode on the show.
He will be replaced by five-time Grammy Award winner Jon Batiste, in the third series of The Piano. Batiste is well-respected as a singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and band leader.
Lang Lang recently said, “Being a mentor on The Piano and spending time with the talented pianists has been a true joy. The level of talent I have witnessed has been phenomenal, and it has been a privilege to see the love for playing the piano across the UK.”
