The Old Grey Whistle Test - Season 13 Episode 2 : Episode 2
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.
First Air Date : Sep 21, 1971
Last Air Date : Apr 22, 1987
Runtime : 60 min.
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Stars : Bob Harris, Annie Nightingale
Quality :
- Eps. 1 : Fun Boy Three special1983-09-18
- Eps. 2 : Episode 21983-11-18
- Eps. 3 : Level 421983-11-25
- Eps. 4 : Tom Robinson & The Crew1983-12-02
- Eps. 5 : The Smiths1983-12-09
- Eps. 6 : Aztec Camera1983-12-16
- Eps. 7 : Pick of the Year1983-12-23
- Eps. 9 : Episode 91984-01-13
- Eps. 10 : Red Guitars / Gary Moore1984-01-20
- Eps. 11 : Episode 111984-01-27
- Eps. 12 : Episode 121984-02-03
- Eps. 13 : Episode 131984-02-10
- Eps. 14 : Icicle Works in concert1984-02-17
- Eps. 15 : Episode 151984-02-24
- Eps. 16 : Episode 161984-03-02
- Eps. 17 : Episode 171984-03-09
- Eps. 18 : Episode 181984-03-16
- Eps. 19 : Episode 191984-03-23
- Eps. 20 : Episode 201984-03-30