The Old Grey Whistle Test
Season 12 Episode 11 - Elton John in concert
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.
Episodes in Season 12
Simple Minds / Hot Club
60 min
Episode 2
60 min
Episode 3
60 min
Episode 4
60 min
Episode 5
60 min
Episode 6
60 min
Episode 7
60 min
Episode 8
60 min
Episode 9
60 min
Episode 10
60 min
Elton John in concert
60 min
Pick of the Year
60 min
Episode 13
60 min
Episode 14
60 min
Episode 15
60 min
Spandau Ballet
60 min
Episode 17
60 min
Episode 18
60 min
Episode 19
60 min
Waterboys / Eurythmics
60 min
Roman Holliday
60 min
Joni Mitchell
60 min
