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Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM

6.7
31 August 2022 · Documentary · 90 mins

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.

  • Ricky Gervais
    Ricky Gervais
    Self
  • Stephen Merchant
    Stephen Merchant
    Self
  • Pete Doherty
    Pete Doherty
    Self
  • Steve Lamacq
    Steve Lamacq
    Self
  • Sonya Madan
    Sonya Madan
    Self
  • Claire Sturgess
    Claire Sturgess
    Self
  • Alan McGee
    Alan McGee
    Self
  • Carl Barât
    Carl Barât
    Self

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