The Old Grey Whistle Test

    Season 16 Episode 9

    The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 16 Episode 9


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      60 min   1987   893245

    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.
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    • First Air Date: September 21, 1971
    • Last Air date: April 22, 1987
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    • Country: United Kingdom
    • Studio: BBC Two
    • Bob Harris
      Bob Harris
    • Annie Nightingale
      Annie Nightingale

    Watch movie: The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 16 Episode 9

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    The Old Grey Whistle Test - Season 16
    1The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x1The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x1September 20, 1986
    2The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x2The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x2December 23, 1986
    3The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x3The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x3December 31, 1986
    4The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x4The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x4January 07, 1987
    5The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x5The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x5January 13, 1987
    6The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x6The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x6January 14, 1987
    7The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x7The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x7January 21, 1987
    8The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x8The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x8January 28, 1987
    9The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x9The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x9February 04, 1987
    10The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x10The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x10February 11, 1987
    11The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x11The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x11February 18, 1987
    12The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x12The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x12February 25, 1987
    13The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x13The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x13March 04, 1987
    14The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x14The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x14March 11, 1987
    15The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x15The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x15March 18, 1987
    16The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x16The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x16March 25, 1987
    17The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x17The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x17April 01, 1987
    18The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x18The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x18April 20, 1987
    19The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x19The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x19April 21, 1987
    20The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x20The Old Grey Whistle Test 16x20April 22, 1987
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