Bob harris presents the first in a series celebrating the 40th anniversary of the classic music tv programme, including interviews with alice cooper, yusuf and. Watch old grey whistle test season 2, episode 1 series 2, episode 1. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. It took over the bbc2 late night slot from disco two, which had been running since january 1970, while continuing to feature nonchart music. Bbc radio 2 old grey whistle test 40, series 1, episode. Roberta flack first time ever i saw your face filmed in concert september.
The old grey whistle test began its 16year televisual run in 1971, largely as a vehicle for assorted singersongwriters and groups of hairy men with guitars. Old grey whistle test, the much missed music show for discerning rock fans. 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. The old grey whistle test began on 21 september 1971. John prine dear abby old grey whistle 1973 by tamagamoy.
After annie nightingale replaced bob harris as presenter in 1978, the music of the prevailing postpunk new wave era began to take centre stage, and during the 1980s whistle test then. Episode and series guides for the old grey whistle test. The police in the east old grey whistle test, bbc4 1980. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text.
These were posted on old grey whistle test listings and amendments thread if its still here somewhere. 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. Episode 3 3 16 bob harris celebration of the whistle test reaches the third series, broadcast in 19734. Watch old grey whistle test season 1, episode 1 series 1, episode 1. This collection of performances from the 70s to the 90s includes some classic songs by everyone from randy newman to the damned.
The first two discs feature classic live performances from the show and include elton john, van morrison, lynyrd skynyrd and a very rare clearance from tom petty. Watch all 14 old grey whistle test episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. Below is a complete old grey whistle test episode list that spans the shows entire tv run. Photos from the individual old grey whistle test episodes are listed along with the old grey whistle test episode names when available, as are the dates of the original airing of the episode. Old grey whistle test season 9 episode 1 sep 18 1979 nils lofgren in concert nils lofgren in concert at the gaumont theatre in ipswich nils lofgren keith dont go nils lofgren a fool like me nils lofgren beggars day nils lofgren i came to dance nils lofgren i dont want to talk about it nils lofgren back it up. The old grey whistle test shortened to whistle test in 1983 ended in 1988. The first show featured america, alice cooper and lesley duncan.
Little feat fat man in the bathtub 17th january 1975 03. It was commissioned by david attenborough and aired on bbc2 from 1971 to 1988. Roger daltrey in the old grey whistle test 1971 johnny winter in the old grey whistle test 1971 jackson browne in the old grey whistle test. Peter gabriel about the recent genesis reunion concert at milton keynes bowl and his experience of organizing the first. Meatloaf performs on old grey whistle test in may 1978. Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film. Bbc radio 2 old grey whistle test 40, series 1, episode 1. The old grey whistle test usually abbreviated to whistle test or ogwt was an influential bbc2 television music show that ran from 1971 to 1987.
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. The first presenter of the old grey whistle test was rock journalist richard williams. Old grey whistle test episodes tv series 1970 1986. Double trouble i aint the one the breeze same old blues every mothers son sweet home alabama. The programme was commissioned by sir david attenborough.
Old grey whistle test season 9 episode 1 sep 18 1979 nils lofgren in concert nils lofgren in concert at the gaumont theatre in ipswich nils lofgren keith dont go nils lofgren a fool like me nils lofgren beggars day nils lofgren i came to dance nils lofgren i dont want to talk about it nils lofgren. It was commissioned by david attenborough1 and aired on bbc2 from 1971 to 1988. John peel originated the old grey whistle test on bbc radio in the 1970s. The old grey whistle test wikipedia republished wiki 2. Over its incredible 16year run from 19711987 the old grey whistle test was. Test was broadcast on bbc four, hosted by bob harris to mark 30 years since the final episode aired. Old grey whistle test is a tv show on british national television from bbc4 with an average rating of 3. Feb 22, 2018 but where top of the pops, its glitzier bbc one cousin, was all about chart positions and celebrity djs, the old grey whistle test was defiantly, unrepentantly and often unfashionably about. The old grey whistle test was on for years so there couldnt have been a lack of material to fill the dvds.
Feb 11, 2018 broadcasting live, old grey whistle test live. We have 1 episodes of the old grey whistle test story in our archive. Old grey whistle test old grey whistle test volume 1. 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 series and episode guides tv. Bbc radio 2 old grey whistle test 40 episode guide. Presented by michael appleton area code 615 stone fox chase theme lesley duncan sing children sing studio lesley duncan america studio lesley duncan riverside studio lesley duncan children studio alice cooper hallowed be my name rock around the clock jimi hendrix wild thing monterey bob dylan maggies farm clyde. I discovered that playing the discs on random cuts out all the drivel, though, and only plays the music. The old grey whistle test tv series 19712018 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. When they got the first pressing of a record they would play it to people they called the old greys doormen in grey suits. Mar 11, 2020 every so often i have to return to this wonderful performance of the chairman of the bored on the 4241979 episode of old grey whistle test. As the only regular outlet for nonchart music on television, it provided many seminal musical moments for its dedicated viewers, with.
Old grey whistle test old grey whistle test various. Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. Stay in touch with the old grey whistle test next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. The band iggy, scott thurston, glen matlock, jackie. Catch up on the old grey whistle test story february 23.
The first episode of the old grey whistle test story was broadcast in february, 2018. 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. Jan 23, 2012 queen live the old grey whistle test 1975 part one. Rods christmas concert 1976 programme in which the rod stewart group perform from the stage at olympia, london. 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. The first in a series of three old grey whistle test dvd compilations to be. All old grey whistle test episodes list of old grey whistle. According to presenter bob harris, the programme derived its name from a tin pan alley phrase from years. Over its incredible 16year run from 19711987 the old grey whistle test was the destination in the u. Breezin live old grey whistle test, 1977 by ian phillips author. The title is a pun on the bbc tv music show the old grey whistle test. Complete playlist in order of appearance on the program. Old grey whistle test end credits last ever episode bbc2 closedown. Classic footage of the new york dolls, captain beefheart, iggy pop, the ramones and others make this a must have for any music fan.
The cult the old grey whistle test 1987 by damnbloodyhot. The first episode of old grey whistle test was broadcast in july, 2016. We have 6 episodes of old grey whistle test in our archive. On september 21, 1971, the old grey whistle test premiered on bbc2. Eagles take it easy in concert, recorded 20th march 1973 02. Home series old grey whistle test official order season 0 episode 4 old grey whistle test unreleased volume 1 01. Available now 0 next on 0 for one night only live threehour event filmed at bbc tvc as a tribute to the show and presenter bob harris. Queen live the old grey whistle test 1975 part one youtube. The show was devised by producer rowan ayers, whose son was kevin ayers.
Old grey whistle test season 1 episode 1 sep 21 1971. The old grey whistle test 40th anniversary the theme tune and where the name came from. Old grey whistle test old grey whistle test volume 2. Live threehour event filmed at bbc tvc as a tribute to the show and presenter bob harris. Old grey whistle test beckett from 8574 by graham hammond. Sep 21, 2014 the old grey whistle test took over from disco 2, which ran from september 1970 to july 1971. Roxy music ladytron old grey whistle test, 1972 youtube. All old grey whistle test episodes list of old grey.
Influential music show of the 1970s and 80s presented by bob harris and others. Queen live the old grey whistle test 1975 part one. The old grey whistle test usually abbreviated to whistle test or ogwt was a british television music show. Catch up on old grey whistle test and watch online. The cimarons, winston groovy, dennis alcapone, the marvels, nicky thomas and the pioneers. To omit his name from the wikipedia page is to dishonour a man who introduced underthe. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the old grey whistle test article.
It didnt seem to mention the reggae from edinburgh filmed gig footage from 1973. The old grey whistle test ian dury and the blockheads 1980 by brian orifice. Sep 04, 2017 lynyrd skynyrd lynyrd skynyrd live old grey whistle test shepherds bush studio 75 featuring. 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 two, which had been running since january 1970 while continuing to feature nonchart music. Bbc radio 2 old grey whistle test 40, series 1 episode. The old grey whistle test the complete collection 2006. 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 was a british television music show. Its focus on the straightforward studio performance by a band, coupled with creative use of black and white archive. Watch old grey whistle test episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. As the title states i need a listing of which bands played live on the show and when.
Old grey whistle test season 1 episode guide on tv. Old grey whistle theft is the fourth episode of the second series of the channel 4 sitcom father ted. Billy joel just the way you are from old grey whistle test. It was commissioned by david attenborough 1 and aired on bbc2 from 1971 to 1988. 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. Jan 10, 2018 roxy music ladytron old grey whistle test, 1972 bryan ferry. Not everything available seemed to be listed on infax though.
Thetvdb is an open database, meaning that if information or images are missing, youre welcome to log in and add the information yourself this episode has no air date. Whenever a new record was pressed up, it would be played to doormen. In the first episode, the plasticloving nestenes return to take over the earth. If anyone can point me in the direction of any such list or site with links to a list i will be extremely grateful. Iggy pop on the old grey whistle test in 1979 boing boing. Feb 24, 2018 jo brand narrates a profile which celebrates the life and times of the bbcs first flagship live music programme, the old grey whistle test, which ran from 1971 to 1987.
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