The Old Grey Whistle Test: 1977/8
The seventh series of The Old Grey Whistle Test began on the 20th September 1977, concluding on 20th Jun 1987 and containing 39 episodes.
Season 7 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 6.
- 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.
Season overview
The seventh series of The Old Grey Whistle Test began on the 20th September 1977, concluding on 20th Jun 1987 and containing 39 episodes.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
‘Rolling Stones’ in Concert
Sep 20, 1977 · 60 min
Rolling Stones in concert at Les Abbatoirs recorded for French TV Honky Tonk Women / Hand of Fate / Fool to Cry / Hot Stuff / You Gotta Move / You Can’t Always Get What You Want /
‘Southside Johnny & The Ashury Dukes’ in Concert
Nov 22, 1977 · 60 min
Live from the TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush. This Time It’s for Real / Love on the Wrong Side of Town / She got Me Where She Wants Me / Little by Little / It Ain’t the Meat (It’s th
Tyla Gang / Don McLean / Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers / Warsaw Pakt / Steve Hillage
Nov 29, 1977 · 60 min
Tyla Gang: Don't Shift A Gear / The Young Lords Don McLean: Prime Time / Colour TV Blues Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: I Need To Know / American Girl / interview (Whiskey A GoGo
The Kinks’ Christmas Concert
Dec 24, 1977 · 60 min
Bob Harris introduces the Kinks in concert at the Rainbow Theatre, London. Sleepwalker / Life on the Road / Well Respected Man / Death of a Clown / Sunny Afternoon / Waterloo Suns
‘John Martyn’ Special
Jan 10, 1978 · 60 min
May you Never / Small Hours / Certain Surprise / Couldn’t Love You More / Big Muff / Bless the Weather (credits) Inside out / Spencer and the Rover
‘Dickie Betts & Great Southern’ in Concert
Feb 21, 1978 · 60 min
Dickey Betts in concert at the TV Theatre Shepherds Bush. Leaving me Again / Back on the Road / Good Time Feeling / Jessica / Ramblin’ Man / Southbound (credits)
Billy Joel
Mar 14, 1978 · 60 min
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 A
‘Graham Parker & The Rumour’ in Concert
Mar 21, 1978 · 60 min
Graham Parker & The Rumour live at the BBC. Stick to me (Take 1) / Stick to me (Take 2) / Problem Child / Back Door Love / Thunder and Rain / Turned up Too Late / Fools Gold / Sat
The Jam
May 23, 1978 · 60 min
The Jam • Billy Hunt " In The Street Today " " 'A' Bomb In Wardour Street "
‘Randy Newman’ in Concert
Jun 6, 1978 · 60 min
Randy Newman in concert from TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush. Birmingham / Leave Your Hat On / Texas Girl at the Funeral of her Father / Short People / Simon Smith & the Amazing Danci
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers in concert
Jun 20, 1978 · 60 min
Bob Harris introduces Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in concert at the BBC Television Centre in London's Shepherd's Bush in 1978. Anything That’s Rock & Roll / Fooled Again (I Do