Bob Harris
Total episodes: 516
The Old Grey Whistle Test
Overview
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.75%
Cast
Annie Nightingale
Total episodes: 516
Richard Williams
Total episodes: 42
Loudon Wainwright III
Total episodes: 1
Cat Stevens
Total episodes: 1
Jean-Michel Jarre
Total episodes: 1
Elton John
Self
Total episodes: 1
Ralph McTell
Total episodes: 1
Sting
Self
Total episodes: 1
Andy Summers
Self
Total episodes: 1
Stewart Copeland
Self
Total episodes: 1
Bonnie Raitt
self
Total episodes: 1
Bob Harris
Total episodes: 516
Annie Nightingale
Total episodes: 516
Richard Williams
Total episodes: 42
Loudon Wainwright III
Total episodes: 1
Cat Stevens
Total episodes: 1
Jean-Michel Jarre
Total episodes: 1
Elton John
Self
Total episodes: 1
Ralph McTell
Total episodes: 1
Sting
Self
Total episodes: 1
Andy Summers
Self
Total episodes: 1
Stewart Copeland
Self
Total episodes: 1
Bonnie Raitt
self
Total episodes: 1
Extra
Release Date
September 21, 1971Last air Date
April 22, 1987Status
EndedOriginal Language
EnglishNetworks
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1986/7
Aired on: 1986 | 20 Episodes
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