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

  • 15
  • 08/31/2022 (GB)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 30m

Overview

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.

Ray Burdis

Director

Cast

Ricky Gervais's headshot

Ricky Gervais

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Stephen Merchant's headshot

Stephen Merchant

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Sammy Jacob's headshot

Sammy Jacob

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Pete Doherty's headshot

Pete Doherty

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Steve Lamacq's headshot

Steve Lamacq

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John Kennedy's headshot

John Kennedy

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Sonya Madan's headshot

Sonya Madan

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Claire Sturgess's headshot

Claire Sturgess

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