The Old Grey Whistle Test
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Banner and titles for UK music television show The Old Grey Whistle Test which ran from 1971 to 1988 on the BBC. According to presenter Bob Harris, the programme derived its name from a Tin Pan Alley phrase from years before.
The banner evolved between 1971 and 1975, including white and yellow versions, and initially using Pipeline in mixed case, before settling on the familiar typeface, which would be used until mid-1982. This design, using ITC Busorama in uppercase, is arguably the most enduring and recognisable.
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Banner from December 1974, in Pipeline
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Two versions of the title. The one on the left already uses ITC Busorama, but with its alternate unicase forms for E and R, as well as with rounded terminals – apparently to resemble Pipeline.
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Title card with production credits from 1975, ft. Busorama with two forms for A
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Cover for a compilation album released in 1975 on Super Beeb Records. Sleeve design by Andrew Prewett, Starkicker illustration by Roger Ferrin. [More info on Discogs]
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