#OnThisDay 1971: Frank Zappa told Richard Williams about life on the road with The Mothers of Invention on The Old Grey Whistle Test, as reflected in his film 200 Motels. | BBC Archive

#OnThisDay 1975: John Lennon was asked the "inevitable" question about a Beatles reunion, on The Old Grey Whistle Test. | BBC Archive

"Badge" live in 1977 on 'The Old Grey Whistle Test.' According to presenter Bob Harris, the TV show derived its name from a Tin Pan Alley phrase from years before. When they got the first pressing of a record they would play it to people they called the old greys – doormen in grey suits. Any song the doormen could remember and whistle, having heard it just once or twice, had passed the old grey whistle test. | Eric Clapton

"I play a role, and that's the acting part that I play." Talking to @WhisperingBob Harris on The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1974, Vincent Furnier talks about his infamous stage persona Alice Cooper and (maybe) playing golf with Bob Hope. | BBC Archive

XTC Live on The Old Grey Whistle Test, BBC2, London, UK - TV 2/14/1978！ ---- 01.Radios In Motion 02.I'll Set Myself On Fire 03.Statue Of Liberty | Rock'n'Roll Relaxin