The Old Grey Whistle Test 1979/80 Episode 30 Episode 30 1979
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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.
- Released: 1980-05-06
- Runtime: 60 minutes
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- Stars: Bob Harris, Annie Nightingale
- Director:
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1. Nils Lofgren in concert 1979-09-18
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2. Rickie Lee Jones concert highlights 1979-09-25
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3. Episode 3 1979-10-02
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4. Episode 4 1979-10-09
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5. Episode 5 1979-10-16
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6. Episode 6 1979-10-30
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7. Episode 7 1979-11-06
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8. Episode 8 1979-11-13
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9. Episode 9 1979-11-20
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10. Episode 10 1979-11-27
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11. Episode 11 1979-12-04
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12. Madness 1979-12-11
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13. Mike Oldfield 1979-12-20
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14. Blondie in concert 1979-12-31
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15. Episode 15 1980-01-08
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16. Pick of the Year 1980-01-11
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17. Episode 17 1980-01-15
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18. Episode 18 1980-01-22
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19. Episode 19 1980-01-29
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20. Episode 20 1980-02-12
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21. Episode 21 1980-02-19
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22. The Knack in concert 1980-02-26
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23. Episode 23 1980-03-04
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24. Fabulous Thunderbirds 1980-03-11
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25. Episode 25 1980-03-18
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26. Episode 26 1980-03-25
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27. Rory Gallagher concert highlights 1980-04-01
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29. ZZ Top 1980-04-15
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30. Episode 30 1980-05-06
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31. Episode 31 1980-05-13
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32. Episode 32 1980-05-27
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33. Episode 33 1980-06-06
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34. Genesis in concert 1980-06-17
