The Old Grey Whistle Test Pan Alley phrase from years before. When they got the first pressing of a record they would play it to people they called the old greys – doormen in grey suits. Any song they could remember and whistle, having heard it just once or twice, had passed the old grey whistle test. On 23 February 2018, a one-off three hour special of The Old Grey Whistle Test was broadcast on BBC Four, hosted by Bob Harris to mark 30 years since the final episode aired. The show's focus on "serious" rock music, rather than chart hits covered on BBC1 by
The Passions (UK band) best known for his past work with Lene Lovich. Armstrong and Smith took part in the recording of the band's third album, "Sanctuary", produced by Mick Glossop. The first single, "Jump for Joy", was released 5 May, followed by the album and "Sanctuary" single on 18 September 1982. Stephen Wright, previously in the band Bim, then replaced Armstrong. The band toured Europe and the US, and appeared on "The Old Grey Whistle Test" on BBC 2, and "Whatever You Want" on Channel 4. The Passions dissolved for good in the middle of 1983, after playing their last show at London's