The Old Grey Whistle Test - S12
Title:
The Old Grey Whistle Test - S12
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HD
Released:
Sep 17, 1982
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Casts:
Bob Harris, Annie Nightingale
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Seasons (16)
Episodes (22)
1. Simple Minds / Hot Club2. Episode 23. Episode 34. Episode 45. Episode 56. Episode 67. Episode 78. Episode 89. Episode 910. Episode 1011. Elton John in concert12. Pick of the Year13. Episode 1314. Episode 1415. Episode 1516. Spandau Ballet17. Episode 1718. Episode 1819. Episode 1920. Waterboys / Eurythmics21. Roman Holliday22. Joni Mitchell
Synopsis The Old Grey Whistle Test - S12
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.
- Bob Harris
- Annie Nightingale
