Ready to be moved by the power of music? Hit reality series The Piano is back. Host Claudia Winkleman and judges Lang Lang and Mika – the former a world-renowned piano virtuoso and the latter a platinum-selling pop star – are once again scouting railway stations across the UK to discover the country’s best amateur pianists as they tickle the ivories.
As the following guide explains, you can watch The Piano season 2 online with episodes every Sunday. And if you’re away from home? Simply download a VPN to watch The Piano season 2 from anywhere.
The brainchild of Love Productions (behind the equally feelgood The Great British Baking Show), The Piano invites the public to demonstrate their musical aptitude on street pianos while being secretly appraised by pianist Lang Lang and singer Mika. The show was a surprise success when it debuted last year, raking in an average of 2.7 million viewers per episode and series 2 looks to be just as popular with this years debut boasting 1.9 million viewers.
The Piano is a celebration of ordinary people sharing their extraordinary talent. Season 1 shone a spotlight on individuals like 94-year-old Glaswegian, Harry, and blind 13-year-old Lucy Illingworth. Series 2, meanwhile, has introduced us to the likes of 80-year-old dementia-sufferer Duncan, who delivered an emotional rendition of a piece written for his wife, Fran.
Season 2 features uplifting performances captured at locations in Edinburgh, Cardiff, London and Liverpool, showcasing the talents of budding pianists, and, while the show no longer has the “hidden camera” element of surprise, it is still maintaining its intimate, spell-binding magic.
Ready for an encore of this heartwarming series? Then read on for how to watch The Piano season 2 online and from anywhere. We’ve got all the information you’ll need below.
How to watch The Piano season 2 in the UK for free
You can watch The Piano season 2 on Channel 4 beginning on Sundays with new episodes airing at 9 pm UK each week. You can also stream the series live or on-demand through the channel's streaming service.
It's a FREE service, but you can upgrade to Channel 4 Plus for £3.99 per month or £39.99 per year, which will provide ad-free streaming and early access to some shows, such as hits like The Change, Big Boys and The Couple Next Door.
If you're trying to access Channel 4 while outside the UK, you might want to try a VPN to allow you to watch from abroad. Check out the full instructions for doing so further down this page.
Can I watch The Piano season 2 in the US?
As of yet, Channel 4’s hit reality show The Piano hasn't got a streaming home in North America.
Therefore, UK residents traveling outside the country will likely need a VPN to access the streaming service. We've got all the details you need for that below.
Can I watch The Piano season 2 in Australia?
As with the US, the Claudia Winkleman-hosted The Piano hasn’t been acquired for broadcast or streaming Down Under just yet.
So, if you’re a Brit abroad and eager to stream The Piano season 2, you’ll want to look into purchasing a VPN. You’ll find all the details on how to do that here.
How to watch The Piano from anywhere with a VPN
If you're traveling outside the UK, you can watch The Piano season 2 on the Channel 4 streaming by using a VPN – no matter where you are in the world!
Normally a streaming service will know where you are trying to tune in from and block you if you're not in the right country but a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is an app that hides your location. That means you can access your usual sports and entertainment services even while you're traveling abroad.
Our favorite VPN is NordVPN, which is the No. 1-rated VPN in the world right now according to our sister site, TechRadar.
How to use a VPN to watch any stream
- Download the app at NordVPN
- Choose the location of the streaming service you want to watch – in this case, the UK
- Navigate to the streaming service and start watching!
The Piano season 2 FAQs
What was The Piano season 2 release date?
Brand new episodes of The Piano started on Sunday, April 28 (full episode guide below) at 9 pm UK / 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT / 6 am AEDT (Mon), exclusively on Channel 4 in the UK.
How many episodes of The Piano season 2 are there?
While the debut season of The Piano only had 5 episodes, the expanded The Piano season 2 will run to 7 episodes.
Where will The Piano season 2 final take place?
This year the finalists will perform at Manchester’s high-tech Aviva Studios. Previously, the grand finale took place at the Royal Festival Hall on London’s Southbank.
Who is hosting The Piano season 2?
Strictly Come Dancing’s Claudia Winkleman is back on hosting duties for season 2, with pop sensation Mika and piano virtuoso Lang Lang returning in their roles as judges.
The Piano season 2 episode guide
- Episode 1 – Sunday, April 28 Watch here
- Episode 2 – Sunday, May 5
- Episode 3 – Sunday, May 12
- Episode 4 – Sunday, May 19
- Episode 5 – Sunday, May 26
- Episode 6 – Sunday, June 2
- Episode 7 – Sunday, June 9
