Series

The Old Grey Whistle Test

★ 8.3(3)19711h 0m16 seasons

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Good to know

Release date: 1971-09-21
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 16
Episodes: 558
Network: BBC Two
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The Old Grey Whistle Test

The Old Grey Whistle Test is a 1971 web series, starring Bob Harris and Annie Nightingale. It spans 16 seasons and 558 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Two. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Old Grey Whistle Test in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (16)

1971/242 eps · 1971

1972/349 eps · 1972

1973/443 eps · 1973

1974/542 eps · 1974

1975/635 eps · 1975

1976/736 eps · 1976

1977/839 eps · 1977

1978/937 eps · 1978

1979/8034 eps · 1979

1980/8141 eps · 1980

1981/229 eps · 1981

1982/322 eps · 1982

1983/420 eps · 1983

1984/538 eps · 1984

1985/631 eps · 1985

1986/720 eps · 1986

Cast

Bob Harris

Annie Nightingale

Themes & keywords

live performancelive musiclive musical performance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Old Grey Whistle Test in Mexico?+

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Is The Old Grey Whistle Test on Netflix?+

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How many seasons of The Old Grey Whistle Test are there?+

The Old Grey Whistle Test has 16 seasons and 558 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Old Grey Whistle Test?+

The Old Grey Whistle Test stars Bob Harris and Annie Nightingale.

When did The Old Grey Whistle Test come out?+

The Old Grey Whistle Test is a 1971 web series.