The Best Episodes of The Old Grey Whistle Test

Every episode of The Old Grey Whistle Test ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Old Grey Whistle Test!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 6 Episode 7 - Ralph McTell
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Ralph McTell

    S6:E7

    Bob Harris introduces Ralph McTell in concert at the BBC Television Theatre in London's Shepherds Bush in 1976.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 7 Episode 27 - Billy Joel
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Billy Joel

    S7:E27

    Billy Joel and his band performing live on the British rock programme “The Old Grey Whistle Test” in 1978. Miami 2017 / Movin’ Out / New York State of Mind / Entertainer / She’s Always a Woman to Me / Root Beer Rag / Just the Way You Are / Only the Good Die Young (Credits)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 9 Episode 14 - Blondie in concert
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #3 - Blondie in concert

    S9:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 2 Episode 34 - The Wailers
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #4 - The Wailers

    S2:E34

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 6 Episode 9 - Linda Ronstadt
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Linda Ronstadt

    S6:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 14 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Episode 4

    S14:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 10 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Episode 11

    S10:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 6 Episode 29 - Episode 29
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Episode 29

    S6:E29

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 6 Episode 31 - Episode 31
    6.7/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Episode 31

    S6:E31

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 1 - Season 1, Episode 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Season 1, Episode 1

    S1:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 2 - Season 1, Episode 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Season 1, Episode 2

    S1:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 3 - Season 1, Episode 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Season 1, Episode 3

    S1:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 4 - Season 1, Episode 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Season 1, Episode 4

    S1:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 5 - Season 1, Episode 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Season 1, Episode 5

    S1:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 6 - Season 1, Episode 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Season 1, Episode 6

    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 7 - Season 1, Episode 7
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Season 1, Episode 7

    S1:E7

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 8 - Season 1, Episode 8
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Season 1, Episode 8

    S1:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 9 - Season 1, Episode 9
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Season 1, Episode 9

    S1:E9

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 10 - 0Season 1, Episode 10
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - 0Season 1, Episode 10

    S1:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 11 - The Move
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - The Move

    S1:E11

    The Move performed two songs, Ella James and The Words of Aaron

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 12 - Series 1, Episode 12
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Series 1, Episode 12

    S1:E12

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 13 - Series 1, Episode 13
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Series 1, Episode 13

    S1:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 14 - Series 1, Episode 14
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Series 1, Episode 14

    S1:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 15 - Series 1, Episode 15
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Series 1, Episode 15

    S1:E15

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1 Episode 16 - Series 1, Episode 16
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Series 1, Episode 16

    S1:E16

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ralph McTell" is the best rated episode of "The Old Grey Whistle Test". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/9/1976. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Billy Joel".