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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
Episode 21 - Roman Holliday
Episode 20 - Waterboys / Eurythmics
Episode 19 - Episode 19
Episode 18 - Episode 18
Episode 17 - Episode 17
Episode 16 - Spandau Ballet
Episode 15 - Episode 15
Episode 14 - Episode 14
Episode 13 - Episode 13
Episode 12 - Pick of the Year
Episode 11 - Elton John in concert
Episode 10 - Episode 10
Episode 9 - Episode 9
Episode 8 - Episode 8
Episode 7 - Episode 7
Episode 6 - Episode 6
Episode 5 - Episode 5
Episode 4 - Episode 4
Episode 3 - Episode 3
Episode 2 - Episode 2
Episode 1 - Simple Minds / Hot Club

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