The Old Grey Whistle Test The Old Grey Whistle Test The Old Grey Whistle Test (usually abbreviated to Whistle Test or OGWT) was a British television music show. It was commissioned by David Attenborough and aired on BBC2 from 1971 to 1988. It took over the BBC2 late night slot from "Disco 2", which ran between September 1970 and July 1971, while continuing to feature non-chart music. The show was devised by BBC producer Rowan Ayers. The original producer, involved in an executive capacity throughout the show's entire history, was Michael Appleton. According to presenter Bob Harris, the programme derived its name from a Tin
Brian Dowling (presenter) Brian Dowling (presenter) Brian Patrick Robert Dowling (born 13 June 1978) is an Irish television presenter and former reality television contestant who rose to fame after being crowned the winner of the second series of UK reality show "Big Brother" in 2001. He also won "Ultimate Big Brother" in 2010. In 2007, he came third in "Hell's Kitchen" and in 2008 he was runner-up in the Irish reality television series "Fáilte Towers". Dowling guest-presented "Live from Studio Five" alongside Kate Walsh from 2010 until its cancellation in February 2011. On 22 July 2011, it was confirmed that Dowling would become