The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971)
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.
The Old Grey Whistle Test: Season 1 - 42 Episode s
1x1 - Season 1, Episode 1
September 21, 1971
1x2 - Season 1, Episode 2
September 28, 1971
1x3 - Season 1, Episode 3
October 5, 1971
1x4 - Season 1, Episode 4
October 12, 1971
1x5 - Season 1, Episode 5
October 19, 1971
1x6 - Season 1, Episode 6
October 26, 1971
1x7 - Season 1, Episode 7
November 2, 1971
1x8 - Season 1, Episode 8
November 9, 1971
1x9 - Season 1, Episode 9
November 16, 1971
1x10 - 0Season 1, Episode 10
November 23, 1971
1x11 - Series 1, Episode 11
November 30, 1971
1x12 - Series 1, Episode 12
December 7, 1971
1x13 - Series 1, Episode 13
December 14, 1971
1x14 - Series 1, Episode 14
December 28, 1971
1x15 - Series 1, Episode 15
January 4, 1972
1x16 - Series 1, Episode 16
January 11, 1972
1x17 - Series 1, Episode 17
January 18, 1972
1x18 - Series 1, Episode 18
January 25, 1972
1x19 - Poco
February 1, 1972
1x20 - Bowie
February 8, 1972
1x21 - Series 1, Episode 21
February 15, 1972
1x22 - Series 1, Episode 22
February 22, 1972
1x23 - Series 1, Episode 23
February 29, 1972
1x24 - Series 1, Episode 24
March 7, 1972
1x25 - Series 1, Episode 25
March 14, 1972
1x26 - Series 1, Episode 26
March 21, 1972
1x27 - Series 1, Episode 27
March 28, 1972
1x28 - Kevin Ayers
April 4, 1972
1x29 - Series 1, Episode 29
April 11, 1972
1x30 - Series 1, Episode 30
April 18, 1972
1x31 - Jerry Lee Lewis
April 25, 1972
1x32 - Series 1, Episode 32
May 2, 1972
1x33 - Series 1, Episode 33
May 9, 1972
1x34 - The Beach Boys
May 16, 1972
"You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone"
1x35 - Series 1, Episode 35
May 23, 1972
1x36 - Series 1, Episode 36
May 30, 1972
1x37 - Series 1, Episode 37
June 6, 1972
1x38 - Series 1, Episode 38
June 13, 1972
1x39 - Series 1, Episode 39
June 20, 1972
1x40 - Series 1, Episode 40
June 27, 1972
1x41 - Series 1, Episode 41
July 4, 1972
1x42 - Rolling Stones
July 11, 1972
The Old Grey Whistle Test: 17 Season s
S0: Specials
18 Episode s
S1: 1971/2
42 Episode s
S2: 1972/3
49 Episode s
S3: 1973/4
43 Episode s
S4: 1974/5
42 Episode s
S5: 1975/6
35 Episode s
S6: 1976/7
36 Episode s
S7: 1977/8
39 Episode s
S8: 1978/9
37 Episode s
S9: 1979/80
34 Episode s
S10: 1980/81
41 Episode s
S11: 1981/2
29 Episode s
S12: 1982/3
22 Episode s
S13: 1983/4
20 Episode s
S14: 1984/5
38 Episode s
S15: 1985/6
31 Episode s
S16: 1986/7
20 Episode s
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