The Old Grey Whistle Test Story
Synopsis
Jo Brand narrates a profile which celebrates the life and times of the BBC's first flagship live music programme, The Old Grey Whistle Test, which ran from 1971 to 1987. It looks at the music, the presenters, the TV rivals, the sparse studio and the legacy, finds out why Bob Harris whispered, what Sid Vicious tried to do to him and what Camel did with a woodwind quartet and why. All these questions are answered and many more, followed by loving compilations of those early 70s years.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dione Newton
- Original Title
- The Old Grey Whistle Test Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
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Dione Newton
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Dione Newton
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What is The Old Grey Whistle Test Story about?
Jo Brand narrates a profile which celebrates the life and times of the BBC's first flagship live music programme, The Old Grey Whistle Test, which ran from 1971 to 1987. It looks at the music, the presenters, the TV rivals, the sparse studio and the legacy, finds out why Bob Harris whispered, what Sid Vicious tried to do to him and what Camel did with a woodwind quartet and why. All these questions are answered and many more, followed by loving compilations of those early 70s years.
Who directed The Old Grey Whistle Test Story?
The Old Grey Whistle Test Story was directed by Dione Newton.
Who stars in The Old Grey Whistle Test Story?
The principal cast of The Old Grey Whistle Test Story includes Jo Brand.
When was The Old Grey Whistle Test Story released and how long is it?
The Old Grey Whistle Test Story was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 40m.