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| - The Old Grey Whistle Test (usually abbreviated to Whistle Test or OGWT) was an influential BBC2 television (UK) 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.
- Peel always seemed unhappy that anyone should mistake him for "Whispering" Bob Harris, the bearded long-time announcer of the late-night BBC2 rock music show in the 1970s. Although Peel never presented the show, he did make occasional appearances. Latter-day Whistle Test presenter Andy Kershaw recalled in an article in The Independent that after joining the BBC he first met Peel when he interviewed JP for the show aired on 18 December 1984, preceded by a film of Peel visiting the Maida Vale studios for the making of the session by Tools You Can Trust (recorded 1984-11-27, broadcast 05 December 1984).
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| - Peel always seemed unhappy that anyone should mistake him for "Whispering" Bob Harris, the bearded long-time announcer of the late-night BBC2 rock music show in the 1970s. Although Peel never presented the show, he did make occasional appearances. Latter-day Whistle Test presenter Andy Kershaw recalled in an article in The Independent that after joining the BBC he first met Peel when he interviewed JP for the show aired on 18 December 1984, preceded by a film of Peel visiting the Maida Vale studios for the making of the session by Tools You Can Trust (recorded 1984-11-27, broadcast 05 December 1984). Another appearance seems to have been on 12 February 1985, with JP mentioning in his radio show that he had appeared Whistle Test earlier that evening "talking hogwash about videos" but looking good in his Bremen shirt (the team play in green). Both Peel and John Walters appeared on the programme aired on 5 November 1985 in a special feature on skiffle music. The video recording was also released officially as part of the OGWT Vol 2 DVD compilation.[1] During the traditional end of year special "87 Whistle Test 88" broadcast on New Year's Eve 1987, Peel introduces the music of The Bhundu Boys from Zimbabwe (who had already recorded two sessions), also interviewing Peter Gabriel, noted promoter of "world music". The feature was followed by a live performance by Gary Glitter. Peel favourites Grateful Dead were also featured later in the programme.
- The Old Grey Whistle Test (usually abbreviated to Whistle Test or OGWT) was an influential BBC2 television (UK) 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.
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