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Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM (2022)

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Titled after the first-ever song to play on their airwaves, Kick Out the Jams follows the development of XFM from its rebellious pirate radio roots in the early 90’s, through to its official FM radio launch in 1997 as a major platform for launching alternative talent into the mainstream. The doc deep-dives into the struggles and influence of the station which gave rise to the likes of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, whose global hits The Office and The Ricky Gervais Show were originally developed while working at the radio station.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ray Burdis
  • Profile picture of Ricky Gervais
    Self Ricky Gervais
  • Profile picture of Stephen Merchant
    Self Stephen Merchant
  • Profile picture of Pete Doherty
    Self Pete Doherty
  • Profile picture of Steve Lamacq
    Self Steve Lamacq
  • Profile picture of Sonya Madan
    Self Sonya Madan
  • Profile picture of Claire Sturgess
    Self Claire Sturgess

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Keywords

  • radio station
  • radio