The old grey whistle test, which was regarded as the last real uk television music show, celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2011. It took over the bbc2 late night slot from disco 2, which ran between september 1970 and july 1971, while continuing to feature nonchart music. Gary numan, joan armatrading, dave stewart interview old grey whistle test live for one night only. We have 6 episodes of old grey whistle test in our archive. Season 1, episode 9 and season 1, episode 2 are included on this list, along with many more. Bbc radio 2 old grey whistle test 40, old grey whistle test. The old grey whistle test the complete collection 2006. Old grey whistle theft is the fourth episode of the second series of the channel 4 sitcom father ted. Bbc revive the old grey whistle test with whispering bob. A selection of the guests who joined bob to perform live and talk about the show. Legendary rock show the old grey whistle test is to return to the bbc, with famed presenter whispering bob harris once again introducing the bands axed from screens in 1988, whistle test.
It took over the bbc2 late night slot from disco two, which had been running since january 1970 while continuing to feature nonchart music. This show seems to have had a good survival rate judging at the amount of performances compiled recently, though i might be wrong on that account. Available now 0 1 for one night only live threehour event filmed at bbc tvc as a tribute to the show and presenter bob harris. According to presenter bob harris, the programme derived its name from a tin pan alley phrase from years. On tour special full show 1973 youtube king crimson 19820929 munich, germany duration. Stand by me john lennon live on the old grey whistle test 1975 2018 remaster. The hit music show was born from the tin pan alley notion that if old greys doormen were whistling a tune after one or two plays, the record would have passed the old grey whistle test and become a hit. The old grey whistle test, multiple episodes by annie. Watch old grey whistle test season 1, episode 1 series 1, episode 1. The old grey whistle test the definitive collection.
Lynyrd skynyrdi got the same old blues bbc 1975 by gustavo orozco. Bbc revive the old grey whistle test with whispering bob harris. The title is a pun on the bbc tv music show the old grey whistle test. Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on. The old grey whistle test episodes 70s gold a celebration of the musically mixedup decade that was the 1970s, from elton john and david bowie to the advent of punk and new wave, and which is reflected in the ogwt archive. Bbc radio 2 old grey whistle test 40, series 1 episode. As i was born and brought up in japan, i didnt know anything about the old grey whistle test until about a month ago. It was commissioned by david attenborough and aired on bbc2 from 1971 to 1988.
We have 1 episodes of the old grey whistle test story in our archive. Eric clapton old grey whistle test 45 min live 1977. Old grey whistle test old grey whistle test various. All old grey whistle test episodes list of old grey. Old grey whistle test old grey whistle test volume 2. Old grey whistle test is a tv show on british national television from bbc4 with an average rating of 3. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The first episode of old grey whistle test was broadcast in july, 2016. The cimarons, winston groovy, dennis alcapone, the marvels, nicky thomas and the pioneers. The old grey whistle test story is a tv show on british national television from bbc4 with an average rating of 4. The old grey whistle test tv series 19712018 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I recommend this set to anybody who are interested in the artists below. The old grey whistle test was on for years so there couldnt have been a lack of material to fill the dvds.
The old grey whistle test was a british television music show. Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts. Is there list of all performances on the old grey whistle test. The old grey whistle test ogwt was the incredibly influential bbc2 television music show that ran from 1971 to 1988 and at the time was amazingly the only part of british television to regularly promote rock as opposed to chart music. For one night only 9pmmidnight, friday 23 february is a celebration of the iconic music television show that aired on the bbc from 1971 to 1988. Bbc radio 2 old grey whistle test 40 episode guide. Jul 01, 2012 eric clapton old grey whistle test 45 min live 1977.
The old grey whistle test was an influential bbc2 television music show that ran from 1971 to 1987. Rare 1977 rush performance of xanadu on old grey whistle test. For the best experience please update your browser. The police cant stand losing you live hd 1978 ogwt by cal vid. Bbc radio 2 old grey whistle test 40, old grey whistle. Old grey whistle test 28 best performances part 1 video. I discovered that playing the discs on random cuts out all the drivel, though, and only plays the music. Eric clapton old grey whistle test 45 min live 1977 youtube.
All old grey whistle test episodes list of old grey whistle. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Album strangers in the night live licensed to youtube by reservoir media management label on. Watch old grey whistle test episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Bullfrog blues rory gallagher, old grey whistle test, shepherds bush empire, 02 march 1976. The old grey whistle test 310178 presented by bob harris ramones cretin hop bw filmfilmfinders ramones rockaway beach bw filmfilmfinders the old grey whistle test 300578 presented by bob harris ramones sheena is a punk rocker film ramones do you wanna dance recorded in concert the old grey whistle test 190978. Old grey whistle test episodes from every season can be seen below, along with fun facts about who directed the episodes, the stars of the and sometimes even information like shooting locations and original air dates. A videoclip of my alltime favorite terry reid performing without expression at a certain website initiated me to the show. The first presenter of the old grey whistle test was rock journalist richard williams. Bbc radio 2 old grey whistle test 40, series 1 episode guide. Meatloaf performs on old grey whistle test in may 1978. Over its incredible 16year run from 19711987 the old grey whistle test was the destination in the u.
The first episode of the old grey whistle test story was broadcast in february, 2018. On january 15th 2012, ogwt will be resurrected with a special show at the sage hall in gateshead, uk that will unveil rare footage from bbc worldwide archive recordings of the show. The old grey whistle test the definitive collection dvd. Catch up on old grey whistle test and watch online. Dire straits sultans of swing old grey whistle test. Influential music show of the 1970s and 80s presented by bob harris and others. Old grey whistle test 40 series 1 episodes episode guide. It was commissioned by david attenborough 1 and aired on bbc2 from 1971 to 1988.
Home series old grey whistle test official order season 0 episode 14 old grey whistle test volume 2. Watch old grey whistle test season 1, episode 12 series 1, episode 12. Rods christmas concert 1976 programme in which the rod stewart group perform from the stage at olympia, london. David hepworth is at the marquee club in london to introduce a live performance by one of the biggest rock bands of the year, marillion, who play tracks from their number one album misplaced childhood in a special show for their fan club. The old grey whistle test usually abbreviated to whistle test or ogwt was a british television music show. Bob harris celebrates 40 years of whistle test with live music and star interviews. Catch up on the old grey whistle test story february 23.
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