The Old Grey Whistle Test
About The Old Grey Whistle Test
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.
The Old Grey Whistle Test is a series made for BBC Two. Its 16 seasons and 558 episodes were broadcast from September 1971 to April 1987. That is around 35 episodes a season.
Bob Harris and Annie Nightingale lead the cast.
Members will find live music, live performance, and live musical performance in it.