The Old Grey Whistle Test S7E29

Episodes

1. ‘Rolling Stones’ in Concert

2. Episode 2

3. Joan Armatrading / Harry Chaplin

4. Episode 4

5. Dr. Hook

6. The Runaways

7. James Taylor & Carly Simon

8. Episode 8

9. Cher & Greg Allman

10. ‘Southside Johnny & The Ashury Dukes’ in Concert

11. Tyla Gang / Don McLean / Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers / Warsaw Pakt / Steve Hillage

12. Episode 12

13. Episode 13

14. Episode 14

15. The Kinks’ Christmas Concert

16. Ramones

17. Picks of Last Years Bunch

18. ‘John Martyn’ Special

19. Episode 19

20. Episode 20

21. Talking Heads / Fabulous Poodles

22. Adverts / Jim Capaldi / Styx / Dusty Springfield

23. XTV / Radio Stars English

24. ‘Dickie Betts & Great Southern’ in Concert

25. Episode 25

26. Episode 26

27. Billy Joel

28. ‘Graham Parker & The Rumour’ in Concert

29. Cheap Trick

30. Episode 30

31. Episode 31

32. Episode 32

33. Episode 33

34. Dire Straits

35. The Jam

36. Episode 36

37. ‘Randy Newman’ in Concert

38. Episode 38

39. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers in concert

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The Old Grey Whistle Test

The Old Grey Whistle Test is an influential BBC2 television music show that ran from 1971 to 1987. It took over the BBC2 late night slot from "Disco Two", which had been running since January 1970, while continuing to feature non-chart music. It was devised by BBC producer Rowan Ayers. According to presenter Bob Harris, the programme derived its name from a Tin Pan Alley phrase from years before. When they got the first pressing of a record they would play it to people they called the old greys—doormen in grey suits. The songs they could remember and whistle, having heard it just once or twice, had passed the old grey whistle test.

Date: 09/21/1971

Rating: 7.5

Cast: Bob Harris, Annie Nightingale

Bob Harris

Annie Nightingale

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