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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 16

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Episode 16

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Robert Plant, Paul Weller and Julian Lennon join Bob Harris for the series finale.

Robert Plant and original Whistle Test producer Mike Appleton join Bob Harris for the series finale, which features live music from Paul Weller and Julian Lennon.

Robert Plant is one of Bob Harris' guests, sharing his memories of The Old Grey Whistle Test in this series finale.

Paul Weller plays a session featuring a classic Jam song from the All Mod Cons album, as well as the fan favourite from his solo years.

The original OGWT producer Mike Appleton returns to the studio to give his final thoughts on the programme, and the series rounds off with live music from Julian Lennon, whose performance includes something his father sang on the show 36 years ago.

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