The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 12
September. 17,1982
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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.
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The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 12 Full Episode Guide
Episode 22 - Joni Mitchell
First Aired: June. 19,1983
Episode 21 - Roman Holliday
First Aired: June. 03,1983
Episode 20 - Waterboys / Eurythmics
First Aired: May. 27,1983
Episode 19 - Episode 19
First Aired: May. 20,1983
Episode 18 - Episode 18
First Aired: May. 13,1983
Episode 17 - Episode 17
First Aired: May. 06,1983
Episode 16 - Spandau Ballet
First Aired: April. 29,1983
Episode 15 - Episode 15
First Aired: April. 22,1983
Episode 14 - Episode 14
First Aired: April. 15,1983
Episode 13 - Episode 13
First Aired: April. 08,1983
Episode 12 - Pick of the Year
First Aired: December. 31,1982
Episode 11 - Elton John in concert
First Aired: December. 24,1982
Episode 10 - Episode 10
First Aired: November. 19,1982
Episode 9 - Episode 9
First Aired: November. 12,1982
Episode 8 - Episode 8
First Aired: November. 05,1982
Episode 7 - Episode 7
First Aired: October. 30,1982
Episode 6 - Episode 6
First Aired: October. 22,1982
Episode 5 - Episode 5
First Aired: October. 15,1982
Episode 4 - Episode 4
First Aired: October. 08,1982
Episode 3 - Episode 3
First Aired: October. 01,1982
Episode 2 - Episode 2
First Aired: September. 24,1982
Episode 1 - Simple Minds / Hot Club
First Aired: September. 17,1982
