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

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.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Ricky GervaisRicky GervaisSelf
  • Photo of Stephen MerchantStephen MerchantSelf
  • Photo of Sammy JacobSammy JacobSelf
  • Photo of Pete DohertyPete DohertySelf
  • Photo of Steve LamacqSteve LamacqSelf
  • Photo of John KennedyJohn KennedySelf
  • Photo of Sonya MadanSonya MadanSelf
  • Photo of Claire SturgessClaire SturgessSelf
  • Photo of Alan McGeeAlan McGeeSelf
  • Photo of Carl BarâtCarl BarâtSelf

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