Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM
2022•15•1h 30m•6.7•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Ray Burdis
Languages
English
Cast
Ricky Gervais
Self
Stephen Merchant
Self
Sammy Jacob
Self
Pete Doherty
Self
Steve Lamacq
Self
John Kennedy
Self
Sonya Madan
Self
Claire Sturgess
Self
Alan McGee
Self
Carl Barât
Self
Steve Cradock
Self
Gary Crowley
Self
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