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The Old Grey Whistle Test

  • TV Series
  • 1971–2018
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971)
Music

Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts.Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts.Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts.

  • Stars
    • Bob Harris
    • Anne Nightingale
    • David Hepworth
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    246
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    • Stars
      • Bob Harris
      • Anne Nightingale
      • David Hepworth
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Trivia
      The title derives its name from the notion that if the grey-haired doorman whistles your tune, then it's a hit.
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      Bob Harris - Presenter: Mock rock...

    • Connections
      Edited into It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Stone Fox Chase
      Performed by Area Code 615
      (series theme tune)

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    They played two songs, "All I want is your love" and "Echoes "
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    • Release date
      • September 21, 1971 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Whistle Test
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
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    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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