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The Old Grey Whistle Test: 1972/3

49 episodes Premiered Sep 12, 1972 Updated Sep 26, 2026

The second series of The Old Grey Whistle Test started on 12th September 1972, concluding on 31st July 1973 with a total of 49 Episodes

Previously on The Old Grey Whistle Test

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Old Grey Whistle Test Season 1.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season overview

The second series of The Old Grey Whistle Test started on 12th September 1972, concluding on 31st July 1973 with a total of 49 Episodes

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Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 2: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (46): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S2·E1 Mytharc

Series 2, Episode 1

Sep 12, 1972 · 60 min

Loggins and Messina: "Danny's Song" and "House At Pooh Corner"

S2·E7 Core

Birtha / Mike Hugg / Rick Wakeman

Oct 24, 1972 · 60 min

Birtha: Free Spirit / Too Much Woman For The Henpecked Man Mike Hugg: Blue Suede Shoes Again Rick Wakeman Interview

S2·E9 Core

Episode 9

Nov 7, 1972 · 60 min

S2·E14 Core

Focus

Dec 12, 1972 · 60 min

The guys in Focus were jamming in a small BBC studio in the heart of Television Centre, rehearsing for their first appearance on the Old Grey Whistle Test. It was 12th December 19

S2·E16 Core

Boxing Day Compilation

Dec 26, 1972 · 60 min

Alice Cooper: Under My Wheels Dion / Runaround Sue David Bowie: Queen Bitch Ten Wheel Drive: The Night I Got Out of Jail The Beach Boys: You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone

S2·E17 Core

Genesis

Jan 2, 1973 · 60 min

Hammersmith, England, Old Grey Whistle Test, "Willow Farm"

S2·E22 Core

Sharks

Feb 6, 1973 · 60 min

S2·E26 Core

Argent / Shawn Phillips / Sha Na Na / Roy Buchanan

Mar 6, 1973 · 60 min

Argent: God Gave Rock ’n’ Roll to You / It’s Only Money Shawn Phillips: I Took A Walk / Lady Of The Blue Rose Sha Na Na: Rock N Roll is Here To Stay (Crystal Palace, London clip)

S2·E28 Core

Humble Pie / Ry Cooder / Led Zeppelin / Deliverance

Mar 20, 1973 · 60 min

Humble Pie: Black Coffee / Twist and Shout Ry Cooder: Goin’ To Brownsville / Vigilante Man / interview Led Zeppelin: No Quarter (filmfinders) Deliverance : Dueling Banjos (film

S2·E33 Core

Birtha / John David Southern

Apr 24, 1973 · 60 min

Birtha: I Can't Stop The Madness John David Southern: How Long / Doolin’ Dalton vintage Motown clips of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

S2·E35 Core

Yes: Live in Concert

May 1, 1973 · 60 min

Yes, live in Concert at the Rainbow Theatre, Dec 1972. And You and I / Clap / Roundabout / Yours is no Disgrace / Wurm

S2·E36 Core

Alaquin

May 8, 1973 · 60 min

S2·E37 Core

American Blues Legends Live in Concert

May 8, 1973 · 60 min

Homesick James: Louisiana Blues Snooky Pryor: Do the Boogie Woogie Boogie Woogie Red: Hello Little Girl Washboard Willie - Love You Baby 24 Hours a Day Whispering Smith - Never

S2·E41 Core

Cream

May 29, 1973 · 60 min

S2·E49 Mytharc

Freddie King / Dr John / Doobie Brothers / Blue

Jul 31, 1973 · 60 min

Freddie King: Boogie Funk Woman / Across The River Dr. John: Such A Night Doobie Brothers: Long Train Running (promo) Blue: Red Light Song (promo)

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