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The Best Episodes of The Old Grey Whistle Test

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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!

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...
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  • Ralph McTell
    9.0/10(1)
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    #1 - Ralph McTell

    Season 6 Episode 7

    Aired 11/9/1976

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

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  • Blondie in concert
    8.5/10(28)
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    #2 - Blondie in concert

    Season 9 Episode 14

    Aired 12/31/1979

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  • Billy Joel
    8.0/10(8)
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    #3 - Billy Joel

    Season 7 Episode 27

    Aired 3/14/1978

    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)

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  • The Wailers
    7.8/10(6)
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    #4 - The Wailers

    Season 2 Episode 34

    Aired 5/1/1973

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  • Linda Ronstadt
    7.8/10(6)
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    #5 - Linda Ronstadt

    Season 6 Episode 9

    Aired 11/23/1976

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  • Episode 4
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    #6 - Episode 4

    Season 14 Episode 4

    Aired 11/13/1984

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  • Episode 29
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    #7 - Episode 29

    Season 6 Episode 29

    Aired 4/19/1977

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  • Episode 31
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    #8 - Episode 31

    Season 6 Episode 31

    Aired 5/3/1977

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  • Season 1, Episode 1
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    #9 - Season 1, Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 9/21/1971

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    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 9/28/1971

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    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 10/5/1971

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    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 10/12/1971

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    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 10/19/1971

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    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 10/26/1971

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    #15 - Season 1, Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 11/2/1971

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    #16 - Season 1, Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 11/9/1971

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    #17 - Season 1, Episode 9

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 11/16/1971

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    #18 - 0Season 1, Episode 10

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 11/23/1971

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  • Series 1, Episode 11
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    #19 - Series 1, Episode 11

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 11/30/1971

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    #20 - Series 1, Episode 12

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 12/7/1971

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    #21 - Series 1, Episode 13

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 12/14/1971

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    #22 - Series 1, Episode 14

    Season 1 Episode 14

    Aired 12/28/1971

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    #23 - Series 1, Episode 15

    Season 1 Episode 15

    Aired 1/4/1972

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    #24 - Series 1, Episode 16

    Season 1 Episode 16

    Aired 1/11/1972

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    #25 - Series 1, Episode 17

    Season 1 Episode 17

    Aired 1/18/1972

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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 N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/9/1976. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Blondie in concert".