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Last Word

John Glenn, Peter Vaughan, Jayalalithaa Jayaram, Greg Lake

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Matthew Bannister on astronaut John Glenn, actor Peter Vaughan, Indian politician Jayalalitha Jayaram, musician Greg Lake. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Andrew Smith
Interviewed Guest:
Peter Flannery
Interviewed Guest:
Owen Teale
Interviewed Guest:
undefined Vaasanthi
Interviewed Guest:
Mark Tully
Interviewed Guest:
Bob Harris
Interviewed Guest:
Carl Palmer

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Series 5

Episode 15: Johnnie Walker and 'Whispering' Bob Harris

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Celebrities hunt for antiques across the UK. Legendary DJs Johnnie Walker and 'Whispering' Bob Harris are the celebrity guests on the hunt for antique treasure. Show more

Last Word

Maureen Baker, Richard Cousins, Bronwen Lady Astor Chatelaine of Cliveden, Meic Povey, Rick Hall

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Matthew Bannister on designer Maureen Baker, businessman Richard Cousins, model Lady Astor, writer Meic Povey, producer Rick Hall. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Jonathan Baker
Interviewed Guest:
Veronica Horwell
Interviewed Guest:
Richard Thompson
Interviewed Guest:
Peter Stanford
Interviewed Guest:
Branwen Cennard
Interviewed Guest:
Alison Hindell
Interviewed Guest:
Bob Harris

Last Word

Dr Sylvia Meek, Sam King MBE, Chips Moman, Ethel Bush GM, Harry Rabinowitz

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Matthew Bannister talks about parasitologist Sylvia Meek, conductor Harry Rabinowitz, police officer Ethel Bush, Southwark mayor Sam King and record producer Chips Moman. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Caroline Brown
Interviewed Guest:
James Tibenderana
Interviewed Guest:
Michael King
Interviewed Guest:
Arthur Torrington
Interviewed Guest:
Bob Harris
Interviewed Guest:
Helen King
Interviewed Guest:
Joan Lock

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

'Whispering' Bob Harris journeys to America's country music capital to reveal why Nashville became Music City USA, with exclusive performances and interviews with major artists. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Behind-the-scenes archive documentary following Queen as they record their sixth album News of the World and embark on a groundbreaking tour of North America. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Bob Harris
Musician:
Brian May
Musician:
Roger Taylor
Musician:
John Deacon
Producer:
Simon Lupton
Producer:
Jim Beach
Executive Producer:
Geoff Kempin
Executive Producer:
Terry Shand
Production Company:
Eagle Vision

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Film telling the story of Buddy Holly's tragically short life and career through interviews with those who knew and worked with him, combined with contributions from music fans. Show more

Contributors

Performer:
Buddy Holly
Production Company:
1515 Productions Ltd
Director:
George Scott
Producer:
Celia Moore
Participant:
Jerry Allison
Participant:
Maria Elena Holly
Participant:
Larry Holley
Participant:
Sonny West
Participant:
David Bigham
Participant:
Kevin Montgomery
Participant:
Don McLean
Participant:
Edna Gundersen
Participant:
Paul Anka
Participant:
Dion DiMucci
Participant:
Sonny Curtis
Participant:
Bob Harris
Participant:
Don Everly
Participant:
Albert Lee
Participant:
Hank Marvin
Participant:
Robert Wyatt
Participant:
Brian May
Participant:
Larry Welborn

Last Word

Sir David Tang, Professor Dame Margaret Turner-Warwick, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, Walter Becker

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Matthew Bannister on businessman Sir David Tang, Professor Dame Margaret Turner-Warwick, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor and musician Walter Becker. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Tracey Emin
Interviewed Guest:
Algy Cluff
Interviewed Guest:
Anthony Newman-Taylor
Interviewed Guest:
Peter Stanford
Interviewed Guest:
Bob Harris

The Old Grey Whistle Test

Reggae Concert at the Edinburgh Festival

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

A concert specially recorded for Whistle Test from the Reggae Concert at the Edinburgh Festival, featuring the Cimarons, Winston Groovy, Dennis Alcapone, The Marvels, Nicky Thomas, and The Pioneers.

The Old Grey Whistle Test

Rod's Christmas Concert

Duration: 1 hour, 4 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

The Old Grey Whistle Test presents Rod's Christmas Concert, a 1976 programme featuring The Rod Stewart Group performing from the stage at Olympia, London. Show more

The Old Grey Whistle Test

For One Night Only

Duration: 3 hours, 5 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Bob Harris hosts a tribute to the series, featuring music, special guests and rare archive footage to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the last broadcast. Show more

Duration: 38 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Innovative country legend Emmylou Harris and The Hot Band perform in a special concert recorded for The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1977. Show more

The Old Grey Whistle Test

Billy Joel in Concert

Duration: 39 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

From 1978, Billy Joel performs songs from his album The Stranger, including, Movin' Out (Anthony's Song), Just the Way You Are and Only the Good Die Young.