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Bob Harris celebrates 40 years of Whistle Test with live music and star interviews

Bob Harris celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Old Grey Whistle Test. Remembering each series with archive recordings, plus new interviews and exclusively recorded sessions

Old Grey Whistle Test 40: Series 1

Old Grey Whistle Test 40: Series 1: Episode 14

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Episode 14

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Bob Harris is joined in the studio by presenter Andy Kershaw and Billy Bragg.

Bob Harris is joined in the studio by presenter Andy Kershaw and Billy Bragg, who share their memories of the classic TV programme. Billy also performs in session.

Bob Harris continues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic TV show. This week, he's joined in the studio by former Whistle Test presenter Andy Kershaw and musician Billy Bragg, who both share their memories of the programme.

Billy, John Hiatt and Thomas Dolby provide session tracks recorded at the BBC Maida Vale Studios. Completing the line-up of guests this week is Richard Thompson.

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