The Old Grey Whistle Test (DVD)

I am now the proud owner of my first DVD. Now all I need is a DVD player. The DVD was a birthday present to remind me of when I was young and vibrant instead of older and less vibrant and whilst I have a DVD player on my PC its not quite the same as watching it on a proper screen with a half decent sound system. Nevertheless the DVD of the Old Grey Whistle test is absolutely superb, an excellent summary of one what surely must be the best TV music show ever. Cast your minds back to the seventies and early eighties, the Old Grey Whistle Test was screened late at night on BBC2. A programme to come home early from the pub for, a weekly music ...  Read the complete review

If you are over 30 and serious about music then you will at some time in your youth come across The Old Grey Whistle Test. From its first transmission in 1971 to the last 16 years later in 1987 this programme showcased some of the biggest acts in 70’s and 80’s music. To mark the 30th anniversary of the show the BBC released this 2 DVD set which includes a varied selection of the output over the years. IN THE BEGINNING I’m not old enough to remember the earliest editions of the show, I suppose I started watching it regularly in the late 70’s. Like all kids interested in music my main exposure came from watching ‘Top of ...  Read the complete review