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Blondie In Concert: 1979
Blondie perform live at the height of their powers in 1979 at the Apollo Theatre in Glasgow, with Debbie Harry wowing the audience with such hits as Dreaming, Union City Blue, A ...
18-11-2023
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Linda Ronstadt
Bob Harris introduces Linda Ronstadt in concert at the New Victoria Theatre, London, in 1976.
17-11-2023
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Genesis
Anne Nightingale introduces a recording of a Genesis concert performed at the Lyceum Ballroom, London, on 7 May 1980. The band is fronted by a bearded Phil Collins.
29-09-2023
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Jackson Browne: 1976
Jackson Browne in a live concert from the BBC Television Theatre, London. Introduced by Bob Harris.
15-09-2023
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Bob Harris introduces Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in concert at the BBC Television Centre in London's Shepherd's Bush in 1978.
25-08-2023
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Billy Joel
Billy Joel in a concert from the BBC Television Theatre, London. Introduced by Bob Harris.
25-08-2023
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Average White Band
Bob Harris introduces the Average White Band in concert, recorded on the last night of their 1975 US Tour in Miami.
25-08-2023
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Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton in concert at the BBC Television Theatre in Shepherd's Bush from June 1977.
04-08-2023
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The Kinks
From 1977, Bob Harris introduces The Kinks in concert at the BBC TV Theatre in London's Shepherd's Bush, including a warm-up number not featured in the original broadcast.
15-07-2023
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Toyah: 1981
Annie Nightingale introduces Toyah, live in concert on Christmas Eve 1981 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
07-07-2023
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Emmylou Harris
Innovative country legend Emmylou Harris and The Hot Band perform in a special concert recorded for the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1977. The set includes Luxury Liner and Tulsa Qu ...
25-02-2023
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Police In The East
Documentary-style film of the Police's tour of Japan, Hong Kong, India, Egypt and Greece in 1980. Anne Nightingale accompanies the band and interviews its members during the tou ...
03-02-2023
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Rod's Christmas Concert
The Old Grey Whistle Test presents Rod's Christmas Concert featuring The Rod Stewart Group performing on stage at Olympia, London. With a new introduction to the 1976 programme ...
07-01-2023
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Billy Joel In Concert
From 1978, Billy Joel performs songs from his album The Stranger, including, Movin' Out (Anthony's Song), Just the Way You Are and Only the Good Die Young.
10-12-2022
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70s Gold
A celebration of the musically mixed-up decade that was the 1970s, from Elton John and David Bowie to the advent of punk and new wave, and which is reflected in the OGWT archive.
07-10-2022
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Reggae Concert From The Edinburgh Festival
Live performance specially recorded for Whistle Test from the Reggae Concert at the Edinburgh Festival in 1973, featuring The Cimarons, Winston Groovy, Dennis Alcapone, The Marv ...
05-08-2022
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Ralph Mctell
Bob Harris introduces Ralph McTell in concert at the BBC Television Theatre in London's Shepherds Bush in 1976.
24-06-2022
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Janis Ian
Bob Harris introduces Janis Ian in concert at the BBC Television Theatre, London, in 1976.
11-06-2022
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Roberta Flack, Mike Absalom, The Rolling Stones, Cream And Buck Ram
A vintage episode of the classic rock programme from 1973, featuring performances in the studio by Roberta Flack and Mike Absalom, plus film of The Rolling Stones and Cream's 19 ...
10-06-2022
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Dr. Hook In Concert
Bob Harris presents a concert special from the BBC Television Theatre in Shepherd's Bush, first broadcast on 25 November 1975, featuring the zany antics of Dr. Hook.
27-05-2022
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Bonnie Raitt In Concert
Bob Harris introduces Bonnie Raitt in a special concert performance for the Old Grey Whistle Test from 1976.
08-04-2022
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Elton John Christmas Concert
Bob Harris introduces a concert by superstar Elton John, recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon.
23-12-2021
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The Kinks' Christmas Concert
Bob Harris introduces the Kinks in concert at the Rainbow Theatre, London.
23-12-2021
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Rod Stewart Christmas Concert
From 1976, The Rod Stewart Group perform a Christmas concert on stage at London's Olympia.
17-12-2021
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John Martyn
Bob Harris introduces John Martyn in a concert from 1978 at the Collegiate Theatre, UCL, in London.
26-11-2021
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The Manhattan Transfer
Bob Harris introduces The Manhattan Transfer, in concert in 1977, from the BBC TV Theatre in London's Shepherd's Bush.
12-11-2021
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Fun Boy Three
A special concert recorded at the Royal Theatre, Hitchin. First broadcast on 6 May 1983, the programme features Fun Boy Three performing many of their best-loved songs.
15-10-2021
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Blondie In Concert
Blondie perform live at the height of their powers in 1979 at the Apollo Theatre in Glasgow, with Debbie Harry wowing the audience with such hits as Dreaming, Union City Blue, A ...
24-09-2021
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For One Night Only
Hosted by Bob Harris, this live studio show features music, special guests and rare archive footage to mark the 30 years since the legendary series was last broadcast. \n\nFeatu ...
17-09-2021
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California Comes To The Whistle Test
A compilation of BBC performances by artists who lived and worked in California in the 1970s. Featuring Jackson Browne, Little Feat, Ry Cooder, Judee Sill, Bonnie Raitt and a ra ...
14-06-2019
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