BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris introduces highlights from 'Country Music's Biggest Night' - the 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards from Nashville, Tennessee. Show more
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Jo Brand narrates a profile of the BBC's first flagship live music programme, The Old Grey Whistle Test, which ran from 1971-1987. Show more
A special celebrity edition featuring Bob Harris and Chris Difford, Kerry Godliman and Miles Jupp, Jenny Eclair and Linda Robson, Debbie McGee and Angelos Epithemiou. Show more
A celebrity radio edition of the quiz, with Toby Anstis, Jenni Falconer, Janice Long, Bob Harris, Peter White, Steve Punt, Steve Penk and Angie Greaves. Show more
Loose Ends
Bob Harris, Seun Kuti, Lorraine Bowen, Ibeyi, Monophonics, Paddy Wivell
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Clive Anderson presents conversation, music and comedy with guests Bob Harris, Lorraine Bowen, Seun Kuti, Arthur Smith, Paddy Wivell, Monophonics and Ibeyi. Show more
Last Word
Gerry Goffin, Freydis Sharland, Alexander Shulgin, Francis Matthews
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Obituary series. Matthew Bannister remembers songwriter Gerry Goffin, pilot Freydis Sharland, chemist Alexander Shulgin and actor Francis Matthews. Show more
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
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
Last Word
Dr Sylvia Meek, Sam King MBE, Chips Moman, Ethel Bush GM, Harry Rabinowitz
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
'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
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
The Whistle Test Years
Episode 2: 1973
40 minutes
The best of the vintage rock show. Music from 1973 includes Bob Marley, the Who, John Martyn, Average White Band, Ry Cooder, Clifford T Ward, Alex Harvey and Rory Gallagher. Show more
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
The Old Grey Whistle Test
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
41 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Available for years
Bob Harris introduces Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in concert at the BBC Television Centre in London's Shepherd's Bush in 1978.
Bob Harris introduces film of Emerson Lake and Palmer's 1973 Euro concert tour, including Greg Lake falling prey to laryngitis and Keith Emerson destroying a keyboard. Show more
40 minutes
Richard Williams presents rock and pop performances from Elton John, Fanny, The Rolling Stones, the Mamas and the Papas, Andy Pratt and Isaac Hayes.
The Old Grey Whistle Test
Reggae Concert at the Edinburgh Festival
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
Macon Whoopee
1 hour
Bob Harris goes to Macon, Georgia, in search of the Capricorn Picnic, featuring Wet Willie, Marshall Tucker Band, Dickey Betts, Bonnie Bramlett and Stillwater. Show more
The Old Grey Whistle Test
Rod's Christmas Concert
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
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