{"id":135854,"date":"2023-12-21T15:06:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T15:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=135854"},"modified":"2023-12-21T15:06:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T15:06:50","slug":"channel-4-drops-first-look-at-the-piano-christmas-special-as-claudia-reunites-with-co-stars-in-emotional-scenes-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/tv-and-movies\/channel-4-drops-first-look-at-the-piano-christmas-special-as-claudia-reunites-with-co-stars-in-emotional-scenes-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Channel 4 drops first look at The Piano Christmas special as Claudia reunites with co-stars in emotional scenes | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CHANNEL 4 has shared a first look at The Piano&#x27;s Christmas special, which will see the show host and judges reuniting in emotional scenes.<\/p>\n<p>The latest season of the show followed Claudia Winkleman as she hunted for the UK&#x27;s most talented pianists in train stations across the country.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/lang-lang-claudia-winkleman-mika-867512235.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mika-lang-lang-claudia-867512122.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/NINTCHDBPICT000867512039.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mika-lang-lang-perform-867512032.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>While aware they are playing to an audience, participants don&#x27;t realise that they are also being watched by acclaimed pianist\u00a0Lang Lang and musician Mika.<\/p>\n<p>The judges use the show to find an amateur musician to perform at London&#x27;s Royal Festival Hall.<\/p>\n<p>This year everyone involved in the programme will travel to the London King&#x27;s Cross Station to catch up with pianists from season one.<\/p>\n<p>Each person will get the opportunity to play their favourite Christmas songs on the public piano. <\/p>\n<h2>Read More in TV<\/h2>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/the-piano-harry.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/the-piano-harry.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/the-piano-harry.jpg\"><\/picture><span>lost love <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Piano viewers sob over &#x27;heartbreaking&#x27; ending to Channel 4 premiere<\/h3>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/piano-c4.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/piano-c4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/piano-c4.jpg\"><\/picture><span>moving <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Piano fans left in floods of tears as blind 13 year old gets standing ovation<\/h3>\n<p>Viewers will be also blown away by special performances by multi-Grammy winning artist Gregory Porter, and a finale led by the judges themselves.<\/p>\n<p>And when they&#x27;re not moved to tears by the power of music audiences will be laughing &#8211; most likely at the eccentric getup worn by Lang Lang and Mika.<\/p>\n<p>In the sneak preview provided by Channel 4 the pair is gifted a festive double jumper by Claudia.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>Most read in TV<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/crop-25124244.jpg\"><\/picture><span>HAPPY NEWS <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Waterloo Road legend reveals she&#8217;s pregnant with first child<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/newspress-collage-inz7e2v0t-1703115990434.jpg\"><\/picture><span>CAMP NO-MATE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>I\u2019m A Celeb feud ramps up as Nella Rose snubs unexpected campmate<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/G-_Shared-drives_SOL-Design_DAY-FOLDERS_2023_12-DEC_21_tp-composite-charles-hanson-v2.jpg\"><\/picture><span>BBC STAR CHARGED <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson charged with assault &#038; 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