The Old Grey Whistle Test 1977/8 Episode 4 1977
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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.
- Released: 1977-10-11
- Runtime: 60 minutes
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- Stars: Bob Harris, Annie Nightingale
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2. Episode 2 1977-09-27
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3. Joan Armatrading / Harry Chaplin 1977-10-04
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4. Episode 4 1977-10-11
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5. Dr. Hook 1977-10-18
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6. The Runaways 1977-10-25
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7. James Taylor & Carly Simon 1977-11-01
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8. Episode 8 1977-11-08
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9. Cher & Greg Allman 1977-11-15
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12. Episode 12 1977-12-06
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13. Episode 13 1977-12-13
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14. Episode 14 1977-12-20
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15. The Kinks’ Christmas Concert 1977-12-24
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16. Ramones 1978-01-03
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17. Picks of Last Years Bunch 1978-01-05
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18. ‘John Martyn’ Special 1978-01-10
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19. Episode 19 1978-01-17
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20. Episode 20 1978-01-24
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21. Talking Heads / Fabulous Poodles 1978-01-31
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23. XTV / Radio Stars English 1978-02-14
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25. Episode 25 1978-02-28
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26. Episode 26 1978-03-07
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27. Billy Joel 1978-03-14
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28. ‘Graham Parker & The Rumour’ in Concert 1978-03-21
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29. Cheap Trick 1978-03-28
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30. Episode 30 1978-04-04
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31. Episode 31 1978-04-11
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32. Episode 32 1978-05-02
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33. Episode 33 1978-05-09
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34. Dire Straits 1978-05-16
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35. The Jam 1978-05-23
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36. Episode 36 1978-05-30
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37. ‘Randy Newman’ in Concert 1978-06-06
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38. Episode 38 1978-06-13
