The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971)
Synopsis
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.
Network
BBC Two
Episodes
Season 1, Episode 1
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Season 1, Episode 2
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Season 1, Episode 3
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Season 1, Episode 4
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Season 1, Episode 5
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Season 1, Episode 6
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Season 1, Episode 7
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Season 1, Episode 8
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Season 1, Episode 9
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0Season 1, Episode 10
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The Move
The Move performed two songs, Ella James and The Words of Aaron
Series 1, Episode 12
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Series 1, Episode 13
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Series 1, Episode 14
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Series 1, Episode 15
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Series 1, Episode 16
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Series 1, Episode 17
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Series 1, Episode 18
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Poco
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Bowie
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Series 1, Episode 21
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Series 1, Episode 22
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Series 1, Episode 23
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Series 1, Episode 24
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Series 1, Episode 25
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Series 1, Episode 26
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Series 1, Episode 27
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Kevin Ayers
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Series 1, Episode 29
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Series 1, Episode 30
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Jerry Lee Lewis
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Series 1, Episode 32
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Series 1, Episode 33
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The Beach Boys
"You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone"
Series 1, Episode 35
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Series 1, Episode 36
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Series 1, Episode 37
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Series 1, Episode 38
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Series 1, Episode 39
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Series 1, Episode 40
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Series 1, Episode 41
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Rolling Stones
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Cast
Details
Original Title
The Old Grey Whistle Test
Status
Ended
Seasons
16
Episodes
558
Production
BBC