Is The Old Grey Whistle Test still running?

No — The Old Grey Whistle Test has ended.

How many seasons does The Old Grey Whistle Test have?

The Old Grey Whistle Test has 16 seasons and 558 episodes, and first aired in 1971.

Is The Old Grey Whistle Test worth watching?

The Old Grey Whistle Test holds an average rating of 8.3/10 on TMDB. Join the discussion below to add your take.

The Old Grey Whistle Test

Name: The Old Grey Whistle Test
Released: 1971-09-21
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Bob Harris, Annie Nightingale

Ended

1971 - 1987

8.3

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Overview

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.