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The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 13

September. 18,1983
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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 13 Full Episode Guide

Episode 20 - Episode 20
Episode 19 - Episode 19
Episode 18 - Episode 18
Episode 17 - Episode 17
Episode 16 - Episode 16
Episode 15 - Episode 15
Episode 14 - Icicle Works in concert
Episode 13 - Episode 13
Episode 12 - Episode 12
Episode 11 - Episode 11
Episode 10 - Red Guitars / Gary Moore
Episode 9 - Episode 9
Episode 8 - Paul Young and the Royal Family
Episode 7 - Pick of the Year
Episode 6 - Aztec Camera
Episode 5 - The Smiths
Episode 4 - Tom Robinson & The Crew
Episode 3 - Level 42
Episode 2 - Episode 2
Episode 1 - Fun Boy Three special

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